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64 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486400785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 02 November 2011
Description
Clever dialogue, fast-paced repartee, and pithy epigrams abound in this sparkling Victorian comedy of manners. The first of Oscar Wilde's dramas, the 1892 play attests to the author's legendary reputation as a wit and keen observer of ironic situa...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,662 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
reflective 28%
emotional 25%
mysterious 14%
tense 12%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexism, Abandonment, InfidelityModerate
Toxic friendship64 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486400785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 02 November 2011
Description
Clever dialogue, fast-paced repartee, and pithy epigrams abound in this sparkling Victorian comedy of manners. The first of Oscar Wilde's dramas, the 1892 play attests to the author's legendary reputation as a wit and keen observer of ironic situa...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,662 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
reflective 28%
emotional 25%
mysterious 14%
tense 12%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Abandonment, InfidelityModerate
Toxic friendship