An Ideal Husband: A Play by Oscar Wilde

An Ideal Husband: A Play

Oscar Wilde

140 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)

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Description

"An Ideal Husband" is a play in four acts by Oscar Wilde. The narrative revolves around a Government minister named Sir Robert Chiltern whose successful career and happy marriage life are put under threat with the arrival into London society of Mr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,694 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 64%
reflective 28%
emotional 13%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 8%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
dark 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 29%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.9

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