The Importance of Being Earnest - Illustrated & Unabridged

This version of play was good and the actors captured the tone of the play well. The actors playing Lady Bracknell, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew were very good. The male characters were portrayed at an acceptable level but not was good as the female characters. I would recommend this version.

This 54-page version does not include the lobster scene, which I saw in an excellent production recently, and would love to read. My book club is gong to discuss this play, and I'm tempted to go through and underline every epigram, just for fun. I wish life was more like this play! If you've never read it, you're in for a treat!

I was very hesitant to read as required for Composition and Literature class because I hate drama/playwrights. I was in for a real surprise! This piece of literature was strange, goofy, filled with irony and puns. There is a lot that a reader can take from this piece.

One of my favorite reads. If you are into literature and want to enjoy something in one sitting - this is for you. If you or someone you love is into humour and poetry and can handle something a hundred years old - I highly recommend it.

The book is in absolutely excellent shape. I can't remember if it was advertised as new or very good shape, but it was like new. No musty smell. Great font. Stiff book. Perfect cover. Couldn't ask for anything more.

This play is a wickedly funny comedy about victoran bachelors Algernon Moncrieff and Ernest Worthing. The two friends could not be more different with one determined not to take life too seriously and the other determined to get engaged and keep secret a fact that would ruin his position in society.

This play reminded me why I love Oscar Wilde. He is sarcastic, witty and hilarious. He cleverly pokes fun at the absurd realities of Victorian life to show how superficial its foundation was but he does this without being self-righteous.

It really is a testament to Wilde's talent that his sense of humour is still entertaining to an audience so different from the one the play was intended for. My only complaint is that the play was much too short!

This play is hilarious, witty, brilliant, charming, salacious, and utterly unregenerate -- in short, Wildean.

I would refuse, on general principle, to talk with anyone who did not feel the same.

We had seen The Importance of Being Earnest many years ago as a play and really enjoyed it. That is why I got this e-book and it brought back good memories of the play. I'd like to get The Foreigner next as that was really good also.

Used this for a midterm project in a Costume Design course in University. Love the play and the time period. Wish I could see it performed but I don't think I'll be able to for a while. I would recommend giving this one a chance!

Oscar Wilde is ALWAYS entertaining, whether in his dramatic writings: Portrait of Dorian Gray, An Ideal Husband...but he is SUPERB as writer of comedy, and, for me, nothing topples "The Importance of Being Earnest." It's sublimely intelligent, surprising the funny bone at every corner. Thank you, Oscar Wilde.

I didn't expect The Importance of Being Earnest to be so much fun! Usually reading a play, instead of seeing a performance, doesn't give me as much enjoyment, but Oscar Wilde's free-wheeling use of language had me laughing out loud. If you enjoy words and clever use of the english language with a little satire thrown in, you'll love this.

I didn't expect The Importance of Being Earnest to be so much fun! Usually reading a play, instead of seeing a performance, doesn't give me as much enjoyment, but Oscar Wilde's free-wheeling use of language had me laughing out loud. If you enjoy words and clever use of the english language with a little satire thrown in, you'll love this.

I love this play! My teen is performing it soon! However, we were disappointed that the version we were sent was not an exact match to the picture shown. This has made it harder for her to practice lines, etc. since everyone else's copy had different page numbers for the scene they were working on.

One reviewer complained that the story is 'fluff'. It is also completely implausible. It reminded me of the Marx brothers. I found it thoroughly entertaining and humorous. It's a pretty quick read. Of course, the characters are dated, but that also adds to the fun if you like that kind of stuff. The english is a little challenging so you also get a little brain exercise.

Was just in Paris visiting Wilde's grave, which also inspired me to buy his finest creation.

This book is a perfect example of how people in society potray themselves as dignified individuals while keeping the realization that they play an important role in society. They adjust themselves to fit their own standards, and live up to their character and gender roles of their class and time.

I ordered this for my daughters birthday and the store delivered right on her birthday. My daughter is a huge Oscar Wilde fan! Unfortunately, the book was full of garbage text. It was printed by General Books the day I ordered it. I then requested a replacement. Once again, it was printed the day I made my request and it contained the exact garbage text that the original order contained. Here is an example of the garbage text that this book contained...(Jk*he$. HeL*) This was all throughout the book. Then half the book looked like some bizarre glossary that didn't even belong to this book. The entire book was worthless both times and I requested a refund. I can't give a proper review on the book as it was unreadable!