The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

113 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a delightful and hilarious read that will captivate anyone who appreciates witty banter, lighthearted humor, and the absurdities of love and identity, making it a perfect fit for readers who enjoy classic comedies of manners and satire.

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Step into the witty and satirical world of "The Importance of Being Earnest", a sparkling comedy that will leave you in stitches. Oscar Wilde's masterpiece takes us on a delightful journey filled with mistaken identities, hilarious misunderstandin...

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Community Reviews

4.17
based on 38,085 reviews

Moods

funny: 97%

lighthearted: 83%

relaxing: 16%

reflective: 10%

adventurous: 4%

hopeful: 3%

mysterious: 3%

emotional: 2%

challenging: 1%

inspiring: 1%

tense: 1%


Pace

82% of readers chose fast
16% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

19% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

19% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
86% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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