The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays

Oscar Wilde with Richard Allen Cave (Contributor)

464 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)

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The crowning plays of one of Ireland's most heralded artistsOscar Wilde was at once a family man and a homosexual outsider, a socialite, socialist, and Irish nationalist. His contradictions inspired him to ponder the roles and masks donned in conv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,084 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
lighthearted 68%
reflective 29%
relaxing 15%
emotional 13%
challenging 8%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 5%
dark 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 38%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.24

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