The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays

Oscar Wilde with Peter Raby (Contributor)

368 pages • first pub 1898 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy witty social satire wrapped in clever dialogue, exploring themes of societal hypocrisy and the complexities of identity through humor and sharp irony.

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Oscar Wilde was already one of the best-known literary figures in Britain when he was persuaded to turn his extraordinary talents to the theatre. Between 1891 and 1895 he produced a sequence of distinctive plays which spearheaded the dramatic rena...

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Community Reviews

4.23
based on 5,272 reviews

Moods

funny: 93%

lighthearted: 69%

reflective: 30%

relaxing: 15%

emotional: 14%

adventurous: 7%

challenging: 7%

mysterious: 7%

inspiring: 6%

tense: 5%

hopeful: 4%

dark: 3%

informative: 3%

sad: 1%

Pace

54% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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