The importance of Being Earnest. A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
A play by Oscar Wilde and a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations
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Set against the backdrop of late Victorian London, this farcical comedy explores the absurdity of social conventions through characters who adopt false identities to evade societal responsibilities. The play cleverly satirizes serious institutions like marriage, highlighting their triviality. Celebrated for its sharp wit and humor, it showcases Oscar Wilde's artistic prowess, though some critiques noted its absence of deeper social commentary. Its enduring popularity stems from its high farce and clever dialogue, solidifying its status as Wilde's most beloved work.
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The importance of Being Earnest. A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, Oscar Wilde
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- Rok vydání
- 2020
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- Titul
- The importance of Being Earnest. A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
- Podtitul
- A play by Oscar Wilde and a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations
- Jazyk
- anglicky
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- Oscar Wilde
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- Rok vydání
- 2020
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- měkká
- Počet stran
- 50
- ISBN13
- 9782382748251
- Kategorie
- Divadlo / Drama, Mapy a cestování
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- Set against the backdrop of late Victorian London, this farcical comedy explores the absurdity of social conventions through characters who adopt false identities to evade societal responsibilities. The play cleverly satirizes serious institutions like marriage, highlighting their triviality. Celebrated for its sharp wit and humor, it showcases Oscar Wilde's artistic prowess, though some critiques noted its absence of deeper social commentary. Its enduring popularity stems from its high farce and clever dialogue, solidifying its status as Wilde's most beloved work.