Oscar Wilde

Broschiertes Buch

The Importance of Being Earnest

A Trivial Comedy for Serious People

Beschreibung

"The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People" by Oscar Wilde is a timeless masterpiece that effortlessly blends razor-sharp wit with social satire, creating a scintillating commentary on the conventions of Victorian society. Wilde's comedic genius takes center stage in this satirical play, where the art of deception becomes a whimsical dance, and trivial matters evolve into profound reflections on identity, love, and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of London's high society, the play follows the exploits of two charming bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who lead double lives to escape the constraints of their respective social obligations. The narrative unfolds with uproarious dialogues, mistaken identities, and clever wordplay, as Wilde masterfully crafts a world where trivialities are elevated to an art form. Through the lens of humor and satire, Wilde exposes the absurdities of social norms and the superficiality of the upper echelons of society. Beneath the sparkling repartee and comedic situations lies a profound exploration of the importance of sincerity and the farcical nature of societal expectations. "The Importance of Being Earnest" stands as a comedic tour de force, celebrated for its sparkling dialogue, delightful characters, and incisive critique of the hypocrisies embedded in the veneer of respectability. Wilde's enduring wit and keen observations make this play a classic that continues to captivate audiences, offering a delightful blend of laughter, insight, and timeless relevance.

Autor

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde, also known as Oscar Wilde, was an Irish poet and playwright who lived from 16 October 1854 to 30 November 1900. He wrote in a variety of genres throughout the 1880s before becoming one of London's most well-known playwrights in the early 1890s. The Picture of Dorian Gray, his plays and epigrams, as well as the circumstances surrounding his meningitis-related early death at age 46 and criminal conviction for gross indecency for consensual homosexual activities in "one of the earliest celebrity trials," is what people will remember him for most. Anglo-Irish intellectuals in Dublin, Wilde's parents were. French and German were picked up by young Wilde with ease. While in college, Wilde read the Greats and distinguished himself as an outstanding student of classical literature, first at Trinity College Dublin and then at Oxford. He became involved with the aestheticism movement, which was being spearheaded by two of his professors, Walter Pater and John Ruskin. Wilde moved to London after finishing college and became a part of rich social and cultural circles. Queensberry intended to publicly humiliate Wilde by tossing a bouquet of decaying vegetables onto the stage, but Wilde was informed and had Queensberry turned away from the theater.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wise and Wordy
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 187g
• ISBN-13: 9781774819630
• ISBN-10: 1774819635
• Artikelnr.: 69984233