The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays

Oscar Wilde, Peter Raby

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Romanian

Worlds Classics
01 July 2008

Series: Oxford World's Classics

Oscar Wilde was already one of the best known literary figures in Britain when he was persuaded to turn his extraordinary talents to the theatre.

Between 1891 and 1895 he produced a sequence of distinctive plays which spearheaded the dramatic renaissance of the 1890s and retain their power today.

The social comedies, Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, and An Ideal Husband, offer a moving as well as witty dissection of society and its morals, with a sharp focus on sexual politics.

By contrast, the experimental, symbolist Salome, written originally in French, was banned for public performance by the English censor.

His final dramatic triumph was his `trivial' comedy for serious people, The Importance of Being Earnest' arguably the greatest farcical comedy in English.

Under the General Editorship of Dr Michael Cordner of the University of York, the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation.

In addition, there is a scholarly introduction and detailed annotation.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

By: Oscar Wilde
Edited by: Peter Raby
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 294g
ISBN: 9780199535972
ISBN 10: 0199535973
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 July 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Language: Romanian
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lady Windermere's Fan Salome A Woman of No Importance An Ideal Husband The Importance of Being Earnest