The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest
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Oscar Wilde
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The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

128 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

After all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? Cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? Why should there be one law for me and another for women?Wilde's 'trivial play for serious people', a sparkling comedy of manner...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25,949 reviews

Moods

funny 97%
lighthearted 84%
relaxing 17%
reflective 10%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
emotional 2%
challenging 1%
inspiring 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 17%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

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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