THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (UNABRIDGED CLASSICS)

“The truth is rarely pure
and never simple. Two women fall in love with men of the same name. This
mythical suitor is called ‘Ernest’, a name that has been adopted by both Jack
Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff to win the hearts of their beloveds, Gwendolen
Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, respectively. As pandemonium breaks out at Jack’s
country home on the same weekend, and while the identity of ‘Ernest’ is still
uncertain, only an insignificant handbag and an old nursemaid can save the
day! A farce where characters take on fictitious roles, Oscar Wilde’s The
Importance of Being Earnest is a delightful carnival of lovers in conflict,
warped identities, clandestine arrangements, witticism and incisive, artful
conversations. The eccentricity and effervescence in Wilde’s plot and
characters are enjoyed by readers and viewers even today. Ever since it was
first performed in London’s St. James’ Theatre on 14 February 1895, this
brilliant tour de force has inspired many other adaptations. The Importance
of Being Earnest remains an evergreen classic!”