The Importance of Being Earnest
Written by Oscar Wilde
Narrated by Matt Montanez
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About this audiobook
Oscar Wilde created his final and most lasting play, comic masterpieces of all time, The Importance of Being Earnest, in 1895. Considered one of the greatest, The Importance of Being Earnest is a farce, playing with love, religion, and truth as it tells the tale of two men. Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who bend the truth in order to add excitement to their lives.
Jack invents an imaginary brother, Ernest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull country home and gallavant in town. Meanwhile, Algernon follows Jack's scam, but his imaginary friend, Bumbury, provides a convenient method of adventuring in the country. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits.
Hailed as the first modern comedy in England, The Importance of Being Earnest is Wilde's most famous work.
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Oscar Wilde
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 and died on the 30th November 1900. He was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beneath its frothy surface, "The Importance of Being Earnest" explores deeper themes of identity, deception, and the masks we wear in society. Through the characters' elaborate ruses and double lives, Wilde invites listeners to question the authenticity of social conventions and the arbitrary nature of identity.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Whether you're a seasoned theatergoer or a casual fan, experiencing "The Importance of Being Earnest" in audiobook form allows you to appreciate Wilde's wit and humor in a new and immersive way.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5"The Importance of Being Earnest" is replete with witty epigrams, clever turns of phrase, and quotable lines that showcase Wilde's gift for linguistic playfulness and verbal gymnastics, adding to the play's enduring appeal.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedic masterpiece that continues to enchant audiences with its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and satirical exploration of Victorian society. In this audiobook adaptation, Wilde's timeless comedy comes to life, offering listeners a delightful romp through the absurdities of love, identity, and social conventions.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wilde's wit and humor remain as fresh and relevant as ever, transcending the confines of its Victorian setting. The play's clever wordplay, absurd situations, and memorable one-liners continue to delight audiences of all ages, making it a perennial favorite in theaters and classrooms around the world.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The play follows the misadventures of two young gentlemen, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who adopt fictitious personas ("Ernest") to escape the constraints of society and pursue romantic interests. As their deceptions unravel and their true identities are revealed, hilarity ensues, with a colorful cast of characters—including the formidable Lady Bracknell—adding to the comedic chaos.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5As a classic work of English literature, "The Importance of Being Earnest" is often studied in classrooms and offers rich opportunities for analysis and interpretation.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5At its heart, "The Importance of Being Earnest" is a comedy of manners that satirizes the social norms and conventions of Victorian England. Wilde's razor-sharp wit and clever repartee skewer the hypocrisy, pretensions, and absurdities of the upper class, providing a biting commentary on the shallow values and trivial pursuits of the time.