Publisher's Synopsis
A Woman of No Importance is a play written by Oscar Wilde that was first performed in 1893. The play is a social satire that focuses on the hypocrisy and double standards of the upper class in Victorian England. The story revolves around a group of wealthy and influential people who gather at a country estate for a weekend party. Among the guests is Mrs. Arbuthnot, a woman who has a scandalous past and is trying to keep her secret hidden. However, her secret is revealed when her illegitimate son, Gerald, arrives at the party and learns the truth about his mother's past. The play explores themes of morality, class, and gender roles, and is known for its witty dialogue and clever wordplay. Overall, A Woman of No Importance is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that continues to be performed and studied to this day.LADY HUNSTANTON. Politics are in a sad way everywhere, I am told. They certainly are in England. Dear Mr. Cardew is ruining the country. I wonder Mrs. Cardew allows him. I am sure, Lord Illingworth, you don't think that uneducated people should be allowed to have votes?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
