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The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Author: Oscar Wilde
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 produed, as well as the full test of the final three-act version, selections from Wilde's ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780380012770
ISBN-10: 0380012774
Publication Date: 1/1/1976
Pages: 160
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4.1 stars, based on 30 ratings
Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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A classic play by the wittiest Irishman ever to set pen to paper.
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This book has a somewhat confusing plot and spends approximately 50 pages just telling of staging, costumes, lighting ect.
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Witty, entertaining and brief.
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classic Oscar Wilde performed by a cast not read by one person.
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A lovely and comical story.


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