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The Importance Of Being Earnest: First Draft

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3T 3M
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Engelsk
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Romaner

"The Importance of Being Earnest" is a comedic play written by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1895. Regarded as one of Wilde's masterpieces, the play is celebrated for its wit, humor, and satirical examination of the social conventions and manners of the Victorian era. The plot revolves around the lives of two friends, Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing. To escape social obligations and responsibilities, both men create fictional identities. Algernon invents an imaginary friend named "Bunbury," whom he uses as an excuse to avoid unwelcome social events. On the other hand, Jack assumes the identity of "Ernest" whenever he wishes to engage in more adventurous and carefree pursuits in the city.

The central conflict arises when both Algernon and Jack become romantically involved with women who are attracted to the name "Ernest." Gwendolen Fairfax, Jack's love interest, is enamored with the idea of marrying a man named Ernest, while Algernon's romantic pursuit, Cecily Cardew, shares the same sentiment. The play cleverly exploits the comedic potential of mistaken identities, love affairs, and the absurdity of social expectations. Wilde's razor-sharp wit is evident in the dialogue, filled with epigrams, puns, and clever wordplay. The characters engage in delightful banter, and the play satirizes the trivialities of upper-class society while highlighting the importance placed on appearances and social status. "The Importance of Being Earnest" is known for its comedic absurdity, intricate plot twists, and exploration of the theme of identity. Beyond the surface-level humor, Wilde uses the play to critique the hypocrisy and artificiality of societal norms, exposing the ridiculousness of the characters' obsessions with names and titles.

© 2024 Icon Audio Arts (Lydbog): 9781998427178

Release date

Lydbog: 9. maj 2024

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