The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays

Oscar Wilde with Richard Allen Cave (Contributor)

464 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics play funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The crowning plays of one of Ireland's most heralded artistsOscar Wilde was at once a family man and a homosexual outsider, a socialite, socialist, and Irish nationalist. His contradictions inspired him to ponder the roles and masks donned in conv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,633 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
lighthearted 64%
reflective 33%
emotional 14%
relaxing 14%
challenging 9%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.25

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