The Importance of Being Earnest

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Set in England during the late Victorian era, the play's humour derives in part from characters maintaining fictitious identities to escape unwelcome social obligations. It is replete with witty dialogue and satirises some of the foibles and hypocrisy of late Victorian society. It has proved Wilde's most enduringly popular play. - [*Wikipedia*][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Importance_of_Being_Earnest

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4.2/5 · 415055 readers · 94 pages · ≈ 1 h 44 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read The Importance of Being Earnest?

About ≈ 1 h 44 m — 94 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Importance of Being Earnest~1 h 44 m

How many pages is The Importance of Being Earnest?

94 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Importance of Being Earnest94

What genre is The Importance of Being Earnest?

It sits on the Humor, Drama, Fiction shelves.

Has The Importance of Being Earnest been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include The Importance of Being Earnest (2018), The Importance of Being Earnest (2011), The Importance of Being Earnest (2005), The Importance of Being Earnest (2003).

Is The Importance of Being Earnest in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in The Importance of Being Earnest?

The main characters include Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), Salome (Biblical figure).

Where does The Importance of Being Earnest take place?

It is set in London, England during Victorian, 19th century.

Who wrote The Importance of Being Earnest?

Oscar Wilde.

Where can I read The Importance of Being Earnest online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting LondonEngland Time period Victorian19th century Characters Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)Salome (Biblical figure)
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