An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

An Ideal Husband

Oscar Wilde

78 pages • first pub 1893 (view editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

A reader who enjoys razor-sharp social satire that skewers hypocrisy while keeping spirits buoyantly amused will find this play irresistible.

Description

Although Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) created a wide range of poetry, essays, and fairy tales (and one novel) in his brief, tragic life, he is perhaps best known as a dramatist. His witty, clever drama, populated by brilliant talkers skilled in the art...

Read more

Community Reviews

3.91
based on 4,391 reviews

Moods

funny: 85%

lighthearted: 56%

reflective: 29%

tense: 17%

emotional: 13%

mysterious: 10%

relaxing: 10%

hopeful: 8%

adventurous: 5%

inspiring: 5%

challenging: 3%

sad: 2%

Pace

71% of readers chose fast
26% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
86% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...
Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more