The Plays of Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde

The Plays of Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

444 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

With an Introduction and Notes by Anne Varty, Royal Holloway, University of London. Oscar Wilde took London by storm with his first comedy, Lady Windermere's Fan. The combination of dazzling wit, subtle social criticism, sumptuous settings and the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
lighthearted 83%
reflective 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
relaxing 33%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 16%
dark 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.15

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