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On Satire: 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde

Close Readings

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This chapter delves into the lively atmosphere of 1895 during the premiere of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest.' It contrasts the era's social propriety with its underlying decadence, setting the tone for an exploration of satire in Wilde's work.

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