The Importance of Being Earnest

Set in late Victorian England, this celebrated play features characters who adopt false identities to evade societal pressures, leading to a series of comedic misadventures. Wilde's sharp wit and clever dialogue expose the absurdities of class pretension, social ambition, and romantic entanglements. Its enduring humor has captivated audiences for over a century, earning praise from notable figures like H.G. Wells and George Bernard Shaw as one of the funniest plays ever written.