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The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

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The Importance of Being Earnest

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Ordinary housewife's humorous self-discovery journey.

Ever felt like you're on autopilot, just going through the motions of everyday life? This play captures that sentiment perfectly, with a mix of wit and poignancy that's sure to resonate. It's a story that celebrates the idea of breaking free from the mundane, made all the more delightful by its sharp humor and relatable protagonist. You'll laugh, you might cry a little, but most of all, you'll be cheering for Shirley's quest for a life less ordinary.

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The Importance of Being Earnest

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ISBN: 9780582077843
Author: Oscar Wilde
Date of Publication: 1995-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Romance
Related Topics: Theatre, Humor, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 412939 readers)

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Oscar Wilde's sparkling farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and romantic entanglements. Since its 1895 publication and premiere, it has delighted audiences and become a staple of theatre and school curricula. Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are in love with the same man, while Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest, and Algernon has posed as Ernest to win Cecily's heart. When the four arrive at Jack's country house, the pursuit of Ernest leads to a riot of disguises and comic reversals. A governess and a discarded handbag play a key role in untangling the muddle and restoring order, all in Wilde's signature wit.
 

Ordinary housewife's humorous self-discovery journey.

Ever felt like you're on autopilot, just going through the motions of everyday life? This play captures that sentiment perfectly, with a mix of wit and poignancy that's sure to resonate. It's a story that celebrates the idea of breaking free from the mundane, made all the more delightful by its sharp humor and relatable protagonist. You'll laugh, you might cry a little, but most of all, you'll be cheering for Shirley's quest for a life less ordinary.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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