The Importance of Being Earnest (Prime Classics Library) (Golding & Clarke: Easy to Read Format, #3) (Plays by Oscar Wilde)

by Oscar Wilde

A deliciously airily irresponsible comedy. Such is the "The Importance Of Being Earnest," the most personally characteristic expression of Wilde's art, and the last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxes Biographical Summary to get to know the great character and life of Wilde.Oscar Wilde's Trajectory and his culmination with this play.On "The importance of Being Earnest"; reception of the play in its day and why it became a classic.House Decoration, With Observations upon Dress and Personal Ornaments witty Wilde's lecture to build our image of him and his stage.COMPLETE ORIGINAL PLAY.

• ISBN10: 0368695158
• ISBN13: 9780368695155
• Publish Date: 30 April 2019 (first published 14 February 1895)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Blurb
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 78
• Language: English

Reviews

[lyx]

Such a fun play! I dare say you'd be troubled to find someone who couldn't enjoy it, but in fairness I am partial to Wilde's writing and sense of humor.

[celinenyx]

The first good thing about TIOBE is that it’s short. It’s a play! It’s extremely easy to read, since it’s all just dialogue. I’ve never been able to get through a classic this fast. It doesn’t use many hard words or therms you might not know. TIOBE is extremely accessible for people that would like to give classics a try, but don’t know where to start.

I can easily imagine this sort of story being the predecessor of soap series. It has everything: drama, suspense, mistaken identities, romance, cross family members. And all of that infused with a good healthy dose of sarcastic social commentary. Absolutely wonderful. TIOBE kept me entertained for a nice hour or two, and I definitely giggled at some of Wilde’s word plays and insane situations.

I highly recommend The Importance of Being Earnest, and hope to read The Picture of Dorian Grey by Wilde soon. If you decide to read it (or if you have read it), let me know! I’d love to talk about this one.