Publisher's Synopsis
Lady Windermere's Fan is a play written by Oscar Wilde and first performed in 1892. The play is set in London in the late 19th century and revolves around Lady Windermere, a young and beautiful woman who is married to Lord Windermere. Lady Windermere is known for her strict moral code and is considered to be a good woman by society.The play begins with Lady Windermere preparing for her birthday party, which is to be held that evening. She is shocked when she discovers that her husband has invited Mrs. Erlynne, a notorious woman with a scandalous past, to the party. Lady Windermere is convinced that her husband is having an affair with Mrs. Erlynne and is determined to expose them.As the play progresses, Lady Windermere's beliefs and assumptions are challenged as she learns more about Mrs. Erlynne and her own past. The play explores themes of morality, social conventions, and the role of women in society.Lady Windermere's Fan is considered to be one of Wilde's most popular plays and is known for its witty dialogue and clever plot twists. The play has been adapted into several films and stage productions over the years and remains a classic 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.
