The full text of Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy of manners, including exclusive commentary, selections from Wilde's correspondence, and excerpts from the original four-act version. The Importance of Being Earnest shows a full measure of Oscar Wilde's legendary wit, and embodies more than any of his other plays his decency and warmth. This edition contains substantial excerpts from the original four-act version which was never produced, as well as the full text of the final three-act version, selections from Wilde's correspondence, and commentary by George Bernard Shaw, Max Beerbohm, St. John Hankin, and James Agate. “It is exquisitely trivial, a delicate bubble of fancy and it has its philosophy; that we should treat all trivial things of life seriously, and all the serious things of life with sincere and studied triviality.” –Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest
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Author: Wilde, Oscar
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 9780380012770
Details:
Author: Wilde, Oscar
Brand: Avon Books
Color: White
Edition: 57874th
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Pages: 160
Release Date: 01-01-1976
Part Number: 9780380012770
Package Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780380012770
