The Importance of Being Earnest

In Oscar Wilde’s iconic comedy of manners, The Importance of Being Earnest readers are invited into a world where Victorian society’s veneer of respectability is meticulously upheld and uproariously dismantled. This timeless masterpiece revolves around the ingenious charade of two gentlemen, Algernon and Jack, who lead a double life under the invented name ‘Ernest.’ As the story unfolds, Algernon employs the guise of ‘Ernest’ to escape the confines of decorum and woo the lovely Gwendolen. Meanwhile, Jack adopts the same identity to indulge in escapades while courting Gwendolen’s cousin, Cecily. This web of deceit spins into a delightful farce as misunderstandings and revelations unfurl, culminating in a climax of noisy chaos. Wilde’s brilliance shines through his razor-sharp wit and astute social commentary, revealing the absurdity of societal conventions and the art of pretence. ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ is a literary gem that continues to entertain and provoke thought.

Catégorie

Roman & Thriller

ISBN

9789969510737

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