The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' is a masterful comedic play that delves into the absurdities of Victorian society, focusing on themes of identity, marriage, and social conventions. Written in 1895, Wilde employs his signature wit and epigrams to craft a narrative rich in satire and humor. The farcical plot centers around two friends, Algernon and Jack, who assume fictitious personas to escape the constraints of their social lives, leading to a cascade of misunderstandings and re ...