Publisher's Synopsis
Lady Windermere's Fan is a play written by Oscar Wilde in 1903. The story is set in London in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of Lady Windermere, a young and innocent woman who is married to a wealthy and successful man. Lady Windermere is known for her strict moral code and high standards of behavior, which are tested when she discovers that her husband may be having an affair with a woman named Mrs. Erlynne. As Lady Windermere struggles to come to terms with her husband's infidelity, she is also forced to confront her own beliefs about love, marriage, and social status. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including Lord Darlington, a charming and flirtatious man who is secretly in love with her, and Mrs. Erlynne, a mysterious and enigmatic woman who may hold the key to Lady Windermere's happiness. Through witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and a cast of memorable characters, Lady Windermere's Fan explores themes of love, marriage, and morality, and offers a sharp critique of Victorian society and its rigid social norms. The play is widely regarded as one of Wilde's greatest works and a masterpiece of English literature.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.
