Wilde, Oscar
The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140436068
- author:
- Wilde, Oscar
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.76 x 13.06 x 2.08 centimetres
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Oscar Wilde's plays are renowned for their witty dialogue and insightful commentary on the social conventions of his time. This collection of his essential works showcases his unique blend of humor and philosophical inquiry. With its masterful use of language and theatrical design, Wilde's writing continues to resonate with modern audiences. The plays included in this edition offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian society, where social norms and personal identity often collided. Through his characters' struggles and triumphs, Wilde explores the complexities of human relationships and the masks we wear in public. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction, notes, and commentaries, as well as an excised scene from The Importance of Being Earnest, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of Wilde's work. For over seventy years, Penguin has been a leading publisher of classic literature, offering authoritative texts that have become a trusted part of many readers' libraries.
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