The Importance of Being Earnest A Victorian Comedy of Manners with Mistaken Identities, Double Lives, and Dazzling Drawing-Room Wit
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
24.05.2023
Verlag
E-artnowSeitenzahl
88
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,6 cm
Gewicht
142 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-80-273-8296-5
In "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wilde crafts a brilliant comedic play that explores the complexities of identity, social norms, and the institution of marriage in Victorian England. With razor-sharp wit and a mastery of epigrams, Wilde employs a style characterized by its clever dialogue and satirical undertones, revealing the absurdity of societal expectations. The narrative revolves around two bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who adopt fictitious personas to escape the burdens of their lives, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings that culminate in a raucous commentary on the era's superficiality and moral hypocrisy. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was a prominent playwright, poet, and author whose life and works were heavily influenced by the aesthetic movement, which espoused 'art for art's sake.' His keen observations of the societal norms of Victorian society are reflected in his writing, infused with an irreverent humor that critiques the very conventions he navigated in his personal life. Wilde's own experiences with identity, particularly in relation to his sexuality, inform the play's themes and its compelling exploration of the duality of human nature. "The Importance of Being Earnest" remains a timeless masterpiece that not only entertains but also provokes thoughtful reflection on the nature of truth and deception. Its enduring relevance and the brilliance of Wilde's dialogue make it essential reading for anyone interested in dramatic literature or the intricacies of human relationships.
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This is an amazingly hilarious...
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This is an amazingly hilarious play about the stupidity and irony of the upper Victorian class - about love, and the conditions of love, and the importance of being E(a)rnest - literally. Definitely worth a read, in my opinion it's one of Wilde's best works.
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