The Importance of Being Earnest
Book Description
Wilde's most popular play is considered his wittiest and finest comedy. The play's subtitle, "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People" hints at its clever wordplay, ingenious epigrams, and sly British humor. It is a story of multiple mistaken identities-both deliberate and unintentional- and what ultimately becomes a hilarious exercise in keeping everyone's name and pseudonym straight.
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Book Information
Publisher | Bloomsbury Methuen Drama |
Binding | Paperback (227 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 176 |
ISBN-10 | 071363040X |
ISBN-13 | 978-0713630404 |
Publication Date | 04/28/1988 |
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