Oscar Wilde Play Collection: The Importance of Being Earnest, Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband

Four Books In One!
In one volume, a new beautifully laid-out edition of four of Oscar Wilde's most famous and influential plays. Included in this volume are: The Importance of Being Earnest (originally published in 1895) Lady Windermere's Fan (originally published in 1892) A Woman of No Importance (originally published in 1893) An Ideal Husband (originally published in 1895) Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and wit. He was one of the most prominent figures of the late Victorian era and a leading light of the Aesthetic Movement. Wilde is best known for his plays “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “An Ideal Husband”, as well as his novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray”. His work was heavily influenced by his Irish background, as well as his love of the theater. His witticisms and epigrams are still widely quoted today. Wilde was also an outspoken critic of Victorian morality, often challenging the conventions of the day. His personal life was also the subject of much controversy and he was imprisoned for two years for “gross indecency”. Wilde’s life and work have inspired generations of writers, artists, and thinkers. He is still regarded as one of the most influential writers in English literature.