Publisher's Synopsis
Oscar Wilde was a prominent Irish playwright, novelist, and poet in the late 19th century. Wilde's distinct style makes his work a great read for children and adults alike. Wilde remains popular today for classics such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and An Ideal Husband. The Duchess of Padua is a tragic play that centers around a young man named Guido who who was left with his uncle as a baby. When Guido finds out what happened to his father a chain of unfortunate events is set in place.
