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158 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380012770
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 01 January 1976
Description
The Importance of Being Earnest shows a full measure of Oscar Wilde's legendary wit, and embodies more than any of his other plays, his decency and warmth. This edition contains substantial excerpts from the original four-act version which was nev...
Community Reviews Summary of 30,210 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 84%
relaxing 17%
reflective 10%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
emotional 2%
challenging 1%
inspiring 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 16%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Abandonment, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Classism, Incest, AbleismMinor
Death of parent158 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380012770
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 01 January 1976
Description
The Importance of Being Earnest shows a full measure of Oscar Wilde's legendary wit, and embodies more than any of his other plays, his decency and warmth. This edition contains substantial excerpts from the original four-act version which was nev...
Community Reviews Summary of 30,210 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 84%
relaxing 17%
reflective 10%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
emotional 2%
challenging 1%
inspiring 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 16%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Classism, Incest, AbleismMinor
Death of parent