The Importance Of Being Earnest Classic Masterpieces

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1481202138

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The Importance of Being Earnest (Classic Masterpieces) by Oscar Wilde Pdf

This classic and timeless play is a gelastic comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious characters in order to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are (1) the interplay of triviality and social standards when confronting well regarded and serious institutions such as marriage and (2) the results of such interactions and clichés.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Drama
ISBN : EAN:4064066051891

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The Importance of Being Earnest (World's Classics Series) by Oscar Wilde Pdf

The Importance of Being Earnest is the final play of Oscar Wilde, and it is considered his masterpiece. The play is a farcical comedy with the theme of switched identities: the play's two protagonists engage in "bunburying" (the maintenance of alternative personas in the town and country) which allows them to escape Victorian social mores. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major motives are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781101560150

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The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays by Oscar Wilde Pdf

A universal favorite, The Importance of Being Earnest displays Oscar Wilde’s wit and theatrical genius at their brilliant best. Subtitled “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” this hilarious attack on Victorian manners and morals turns a pompous world on its head, lets duplicity lead to happiness, and makes riposte the highest form of art. Written, according to Wilde, “by a butterfly for butterflies,” it is a dazzling masterpiece of comic entertainment. Although it was originally written in four acts, The Importance of Being Earnest is usually performed in a three-act version. This authoritative edition features an appendix that restores valuable lines that appeared in the original. Also included in this special collection are Wilde’s first comedy success, Lady Windermere’s Fan, and his richly sensual melodrama, Salomé, which he called “that terrible coloured little tragedy I once in some strange mood wrote”—and which shocked and enraged the censors of his time. Includes an Introduction by Sylvan Barnet and an Afterword by Elise Bruhl and Michael Gamer

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781504050180

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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Pdf

The controversial comedic play from a master dramatist that shattered social conventions in England. Oscar Wilde’s most brilliant tour de force, a witty and buoyant comedy of manners, has delighted millions with countless productions since its first performance at London’s St. James’ Theatre in 1895. The Importance of Being Earnest is celebrated not only for the lighthearted ingenuity of its plot, but also for its inspired dialogue, rich with scintillating epigrams still savored by all who enjoy artful conversation. From the play’s effervescent beginnings in Algernon Moncrieff’s London flat to its hilarious denouement in the drawing room of Jack Worthing’s country manor in Hertfordshire, this comic masterpiece keeps audiences breathlessly anticipating new bons mots and fresh plot twists from moment to moment. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9798869201881

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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Pdf

Oscar Wilde's comedic masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest, is a delightful romp through Victorian society's absurdities. With razor-sharp wit and dazzling wordplay, Wilde satirizes marriage, social expectations, and the artifice of identity. A timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its charm and clever observations.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0225659026

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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Pdf

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786561596

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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) by Oscar Wilde Pdf

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Wilde includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Wilde’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798644050307

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The Importance Of Being Earnest "Annotated Classic Edition" by Oscar Wilde Pdf

The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar WildeThis lighthearted play tells the farcical tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Montcrieff-two men who falsely claim to be named Ernest when they fall in love with two women whose affections are illogically but irrevocably tied to the name.The Importance of Being Earnest was popular upon its debut in 1895. It was not until the twentieth century that Wilde's work was once again recognized both for its literary worth and comedic genius, and subsequently The Importance of Being Earnest has been adapted many times for film and theatre, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Reese Witherspoon, and Dame Judy Dench.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798644050352

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The Importance Of Being Earnest "Annotated Classic Volume" by Oscar Wilde Pdf

The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar WildeThis lighthearted play tells the farcical tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Montcrieff-two men who falsely claim to be named Ernest when they fall in love with two women whose affections are illogically but irrevocably tied to the name.The Importance of Being Earnest was popular upon its debut in 1895. It was not until the twentieth century that Wilde's work was once again recognized both for its literary worth and comedic genius, and subsequently The Importance of Being Earnest has been adapted many times for film and theatre, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Reese Witherspoon, and Dame Judy Dench.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798637576012

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The Importance of Being Earnest Unabridged Classic (Annotated) by Oscar Wilde Pdf

This lighthearted play tells the farcical tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Montcrieff-two men who falsely claim to be named Ernest when they fall in love with two women whose affections are illogically but irrevocably tied to the name.The Importance of Being Earnest was popular upon its debut in 1895. It was not until the twentieth century that Wilde's work was once again recognized both for its literary worth and comedic genius, and subsequently The Importance of Being Earnest has been adapted many times for film and theatre, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Reese Witherspoon, and Dame Judy Dench.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1973708329

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The Importance of Being Earnest - Classic Book by Oscar Wilde Pdf

Here is Oscar Wilde's most brilliant tour de force, a witty and buoyant comedy of manners that has delighted millions in countless productions since its first performance in London's St. James' Theatre on February 14, 1895. The Importance of Being Earnest is celebrated not only for the lighthearted ingenuity of its plot, but for its inspired dialogue, rich with scintillating epigrams still savored by all who enjoy artful conversation.From the play's effervescent beginnings in Algernon Moncrieff's London flat to its hilarious denouement in the drawing room of Jack Worthing's country manor in Hertfordshire, this comic masterpiece keeps audiences breathlessly anticipating a new bon mot or a fresh twist of plot moment to moment. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Om Books International
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789352766840

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The Originals : The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Pdf

The truth is rarely pure and never simple. Two women fall in love with men of the same name. This mythical suitor is called ‘Ernest’, a name that has been adopted by both Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff to win the hearts of their beloved, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, respectively. As Pandemonium breaks out at Jack’s country home on the same weekend and while the identity of ‘Ernest’ is still uncertain, only an insignificant handbag and an old nursemaid can save the day! A farce where characters take on fictitious roles, Oscar Wilde’s the importance of Being earnest is a delightful Carnival of lovers in conflict, warped identities, clandestine arrangements, witticism and incisive, artful conversations. The eccentricity and effervescence in Wilde’s plot and characters are enjoyed by readers and viewers even today. Ever since it was first performed in London’s St. James’ theatre on 14 February 1895, this brilliant tour de force has inspired many other adaptations. The importance of Being earnest remains an Evergreen classic.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798631658516

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The Importance of Being Earnest (Golden Eagle World Classics Collection, Illustrated) by Oscar Wilde Pdf

"The Importance of Being Earnest", short for "The Importance of Being Earnest - A Trivial Comedy for Serious People", first premiered in 1895, is a farcical comedy by Oscar Wilde. The protagonists of Wilde's most enduringly popular play maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations in late Victorian London. The satire's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage. Its high farce and witty dialogue led to the culmination of Wilde's artistic career. The play has been revived many times since its premiere and has been adapted for the cinema on numerous occasions. The Golden Eagle World Classics Collection is a collection of pioneering works that shaped the understanding of human history and philosophy. From Austen to Shakespeare to Tolstoy, this collection contains the most influential thinkers across various centuries. The canon aims to provide a literary foundation to understand the past, the present, and the future of humanity. For more information on the collection, please go to www.GoldenEaglePublishers.com.

Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548779199

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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Pdf

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Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798637575923

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The Importance of Being Earnest (Annotated) Unabridged Classic by Oscar Wilde Pdf

This lighthearted play tells the farcical tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Montcrieff-two men who falsely claim to be named Ernest when they fall in love with two women whose affections are illogically but irrevocably tied to the name.The Importance of Being Earnest was popular upon its debut in 1895. It was not until the twentieth century that Wilde's work was once again recognized both for its literary worth and comedic genius, and subsequently The Importance of Being Earnest has been adapted many times for film and theatre, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Reese Witherspoon, and Dame Judy Dench.