The Importance of Being Earnest - A Vintage Collection Edition

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.

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 did not realize I had seen this movie, which is very good. So watch it, but read the book first. It's a silly, cute movie. The book is very good also.. go figure... Ernest in the county or who's his name in the city. I do like him in the country. And the city. Maybe men in the city need to go to the country. You pick'...

The senior play when I was in high school was "The Importance of Being Ernest." I worked behind the stage and had never read the book/play. If you would like to improve your use of English as a language, you must read this. Oscar Wilde certainly had a way with the language. I plan to read it again, perhaps out loud.

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.

My order arrived on time and the product was in good condition. I have no complaints other than the cover of the book did not match the one shown when purchasing. It is the same book though, so I am happy and will definitely buy from the store again and again.

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.

Just wanted to read this acclaimed play. It was not as interesting as I thought it would be to read. However, it is considered a classical piee of work , and I want to read a lot of classical pieces in lieu of much of the prpesent works, which may or may not be very worthwhile, but, in any event have not yet stood the test of time

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!

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.