The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays

Oscar Wilde, 2005, Enriched Classics

Overview

This collection features Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, "The Importance of Being Earnest," a satire on Victorian social hypocrisy and considered his greatest dramatic achievement. It also includes other popular plays: "Lady Windermere's Fan," "An Ideal Husband," and "Salome." These works challenged contemporary notions of sex, sensibility, class, and cultural identity.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in classic British drama.
• Students studying Victorian literature and social commentary.
• Fans of Oscar Wilde's wit and social satire.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 378
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Series: Enriched Classics
• ISBN: 9781416500421
• Year: 2005