The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
This comedic play revolves around two protagonists who both use the pseudonym "Ernest" to escape their social obligations. Their plans unravel when they fall in love and their betrothed women reveal they are only willing to marry men named Ernest. The situation is further complicated by a case of mistaken identity, a lost handbag, and a surprising revelation about one of the protagonist's parentage. The play uses wit and humor to satirize the social conventions of Victorian England, particularly the importance placed on trivialities.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 27th on The 50 Best Plays of All Time (TimeOut)
- 50th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- 67th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 539th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 40 best plays of all time (Independent)
- How to Read and Why (Harold Bloom)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)