A Trivial Comedy for Serious People - The Importance Of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde must have been quite the character in his day. This play about mistaken identity is not only laugh out loud funny but cutting at the same time. He skewers the upper class with his observations about their behaviour. No wonder it has been done in countless theaters over the years and been made into at least one film that I can think of.

The relationships in the importance of being earnest build quickly for the reader, and make for a very enjoyable read. The back and forth between Jack and Algernon are especially funny. Great classic read.

Oscar Wilde must have been quite the character in his day. This play about mistaken identity is not only laugh out loud funny but cutting at the same time. He skewers the upper class with his observations about their behaviour. No wonder it has been done in countless theaters over the years and been made into at least one film that I can think of.

The relationships in the importance of being earnest build quickly for the reader, and make for a very enjoyable read. The back and forth between Jack and Algernon are especially funny. Great classic read.

Oscar Wilde was so impressed with his own perceived brilliance that he endeavors to demonstrate this brilliance in every sentence. Unfortunately saying something stupid is often interpreted as non-conformity once a reputation for cleverness has been achieved. I think the emperor is naked but people write PhD theses on his clothes.

well, do you want to read Oscar Wilde's best work of fiction, then read The Importance of Being Earnest. This is rather a booklet with no introduction or preface, just the text of the play, which makes it even easy to read. It gives me a sense of a favourite book which is going always to be my favourite. The cover is just good so I recommend it, but not if you want guidelines and an introduction, this is a book for someone who wants to enjoy the play itself.

Oscar Wilde was so impressed with his own perceived brilliance that he endeavors to demonstrate this brilliance in every sentence. Unfortunately saying something stupid is often interpreted as non-conformity once a reputation for cleverness has been achieved. I think the emperor is naked but people write PhD theses on his clothes.

This play is so silly I was unable to finish it. Netflix keeps recommending it to me and, after starting the book, I can't see why. It is a look at the wealthy, with nothing but time on their hand, being nothing but idle and silly.

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.

first, i didn't realize that it was a play i'd be reading. I found that a bit boring and the storyline boring. i read half way through
it and never even finished the book. Guess it just wasn't my "cup of tea". Sorry

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.

I had to read this book for a college course and was pleasantly surprised that I actually enjoyed it! Then, I saw the movie on one of the pay movie channels and enjoyed seeing the characters come to life!

first, i didn't realize that it was a play i'd be reading. I found that a bit boring and the storyline boring. i read half way through
it and never even finished the book. Guess it just wasn't my "cup of tea". Sorry

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.

I had to read this book for a college course and was pleasantly surprised that I actually enjoyed it! Then, I saw the movie on one of the pay movie channels and enjoyed seeing the characters come to life!

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.

The Importance of Being Earnest has always been one of my favorite books ever! I read it out in no time again after downloading the Kindle edition which I found well presented. I thoroughly advise anyone to get it.