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The Importance of Being Earnest

OSCAR WILDE MY SWEET HONEY I HOPE I MEET YOU IN HEAVEN!!!

I have never in my life laughed out loud while reading like I did with this. Feminist king Oscar Wilde, eternal diva, absolute god of satire, (and nothing requires more brains than actually being funny), you've done it again.

6 stars

dmoatmeat's review against another edition

4.0

I do loves me some Wilde banter.

ellaroshea's review against another edition

4.0

*4.5 stars

a wonderfully silly, neuroqueer text. I love wilde!! i love how he creates a completely free and subversive space in his writing!! this is laugh-out-loud funny in places due to how much it subverts expectations.

anna_banana99's review against another edition

5.0

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

samcpat's review against another edition

5.0

This play uses the English language as well as it can be used. I look forward to reading more of Wilde’s work.

eirene18's review against another edition

4.0

A classic by Oscar Wilde, this play is one of the original "secret/dual identity" stories. Wilde's unique humor and satire come through in every act. In the late 19th/early 20th century in England, Ernest/Jack splits his time between the city and the countryside. A story of 2 relationships based (initially) on deception, it's an adventure the reader can't help but enjoy going along on. The amount of fantastic quotes and one-liners alone is enough reason to give this play a quick read.

briangodsey's review against another edition

5.0

This is a brilliant short piece. It was definitely meant for the stage or screen, as one really has to imagine the characters' faces and actions in order to be absorbed into the story. I love satire, and I believe I'll be looking for this in the local theater listings. (I already missed it once)