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The Importance of Being Earnest: An Ideal Husband
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025730868
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.71
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Importance of Being Earnest an Ideal Husband presents two of the most enduring and influential plays of the late 19th century. In The Importance of Being Earnest, the narrative follows the hilarious complications that arise when two young gentlemen lead double lives to escape burdensome social obligations. Celebrated for its rapid-fire wit and biting satire of Victorian etiquette, it remains a definitive example of the comedy of manners.
Paired with this is An Ideal Husband, a play that examines the intersection of private morality and public life. Centered on a blackmail scheme involving a successful politician, the work explores themes of forgiveness, integrity, and the danger of holding individuals to impossible standards. Through these works, the complexities of society are laid bare with humor and sharp intellect. This collection highlights the literary mastery of the period, offering readers a profound look at the theatrical traditions that continue to shape modern drama. Featuring an introduction by John Drinkwater, this volume captures the essence of social critique through the lens of sophisticated storytelling.
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