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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Book • 1895
Written by Oscar Wilde, 'The Importance of Being Earnest' is a farcical comedy that critiques the social norms and hypocrisy of the upper class in Victorian England.
The play follows Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who invent fictional identities to escape their social obligations.
Jack pretends to have a wastrel brother named Ernest, while Algernon invents a sick friend named Bunbury.
The plot involves mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and humorous social commentary, ultimately exposing the artificiality and trivial concerns of the upper class.
The play is celebrated for its witty dialogue and timeless humor, making it a classic in English literature.
The play follows Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who invent fictional identities to escape their social obligations.
Jack pretends to have a wastrel brother named Ernest, while Algernon invents a sick friend named Bunbury.
The plot involves mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and humorous social commentary, ultimately exposing the artificiality and trivial concerns of the upper class.
The play is celebrated for its witty dialogue and timeless humor, making it a classic in English literature.
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Dominic Sandbrook and 
Tom Holland as Wilde's most famous play, known for its humor and characters.
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland as Wilde's most famous play, known for its humor and characters.
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341: The Trials of Oscar Wilde: Sex and Scandal (Part 1)
Mentioned by Suzanne Allain as a writer whose work "The Importance of Being Earnest" she enjoys, known for its comedic quality.
Suzanne Allain, "The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right" (Berkley Books, 2024)
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Stephen Fry when discussing the Wildean idea that 'the good end happily and the bad end unhappily'.
Stephen Fry when discussing the Wildean idea that 'the good end happily and the bad end unhappily'.
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