The Importance of Being Earnest
Love, lies, and the irresistible wit of Oscar Wilde.
What happens when two gentlemen discover that the secret to romance is being someone else?
In The Importance of Being Earnest, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff invent identities to escape their responsibilities—and find themselves tangled in love, lies, and mistaken intentions. When both women they hope to marry insist on loving a man named Ernest, their carefully constructed deceptions begin to unravel.
Oscar Wilde’s sparkling comedy turns Victorian manners, marriage, and respectability into a delightful farce. From Lady Bracknell’s formidable pronouncements to the mystery of an abandoned handbag, every encounter brims with sharp dialogue and absurd surprises.
A timeless classic for readers who enjoy clever wordplay, memorable characters, and a little mischief.