Description

Book Synopsis

The Importance of Being Earnest is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play''s major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways.Contemporary reviews all praised the play''s humour, while others foresaw the modern consensus that it was the culmination of Wilde''s artistic career so far. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde''s most enduringly popular play.

This case laminate collector''s edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket. 

The Importance of Being Earnest (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

    Product form

    £33.36

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Wed 24 Jun 2026.

    A Hardback by Oscar Wilde

    15 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Importance of Being Earnest (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) by Oscar Wilde

      Publisher: Engage Books
      Publication Date: 16/02/2021
      ISBN13: 9781774762479, 978-1774762479
      ISBN10: 1774762471
      Also in:
      Classics Books by Oscar Wilde

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Importance of Being Earnest is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play''s major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways.Contemporary reviews all praised the play''s humour, while others foresaw the modern consensus that it was the culmination of Wilde''s artistic career so far. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde''s most enduringly popular play.

      This case laminate collector''s edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket. 

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account