The Importance of Being Earnest The Graphic Novel: Original Text: Original Text

by Oscar Wilde

John Stokes and Clive Bryant (Editor)

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In this Oscar Wilde's entire three-act play presented as a full color graphic novel, two young gentlemen living in 1890's England use imaginary friends to inject some excitement into their seemingly dull lives. Jack Worthing invents a brother, "Ernest," whom he pretends to be in order to visit his beloved Gwendolen in the city. Meanwhile, friend Algy Moncrieff uses the name "Ernest" while visiting Jack's beautiful young ward, Cecily in the country. Much confusion ensues as the two women find out they have been deceived by their "Ernests." Some would call this a society comedy; others, a Victorian farce. Regardless of the term used, this full color graphic novel captures the era effortlessly. With an intricate attention to detail, wonderful characterization and dramatically expressive and humorous artwork, this really is a graphic novel to cherish.

  • ISBN10 1907127313
  • ISBN13 9781907127311
  • Publish Date 20 January 2015 (first published 31 August 2014)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Classical Comics
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 136
  • Language English