Publisher's Synopsis

Oscar Wilde, arguably the wittiest writer in English, was at the height of this powers when he wrote The Importance of Being Earnest. Wilde wrote it quickly, but then extensively revised and shortened this work to create a gem. Despite its apparent humour, the play addresses the state of Victorian society; indeed, it is subtitled "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People."

Book information

ISBN: 9781789430363
Publisher: Benediction Books
Imprint: Benediction Classics
Pub date:
DEWEY: 822.8
Language: English
Number of pages: 52
Weight: 246g
Height: 165mm
Width: 242mm
Spine width: 5mm