The Importance of Being Earnest - Wilde, Oscar
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"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…mehr

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"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.
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Charmides and Other Poems : poems and poetry by Oscar WildeThis short collection brings together some poems written by the Irish author, playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. He is remembered for his epigrams, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, his plays, as well as the circumstances of his imprisonment and early death.
Oscar Wilde