The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

76 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of The I...

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Moods

funny 98%
lighthearted 84%
relaxing 16%
reflective 10%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 16%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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