{"product_id":"the-importance-of-being-earnest","title":"The Importance of Being Earnest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oscar Wilde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Methuen Drama India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18-06-2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789354358449\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/em\u003e by Oscar Wilde is a classic comedy of manners that masterfully satirizes the social conventions of Wilde's time. Known as Wilde's \"trivial play for serious people,\" it sparkles with wit, charm, and biting commentary on the absurdities of high society. The play is widely regarded as Wilde's greatest achievement, celebrated for its memorable characters, sharp dialogue, and clever inversion of conventional ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Victorian England, Wilde’s comedy turns the accepted norms upside down, addressing themes such as identity, marriage, and societal expectations. With its intricate plot twists and hilarious misunderstandings, the play remains a brilliant reflection of the absurdities of social life and the contradictions within human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Methuen Drama Student Edition includes detailed commentary and notes by Lucie Sutherland, Assistant Professor in Drama at the University of Nottingham. Sutherland’s insights offer a contemporary interpretation of the play, weaving in contributions from queer scholarship and referencing recent productions of the play. This edition is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in appreciating Wilde's wit through a modern lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Methuen Drama India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49972196901168,"sku":"Sarat_9789354358449","price":188.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/methuen-drama-india-book-default-title-the-importance-of-being-earnest-41358870413616.jpg?v=1775961620","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-importance-of-being-earnest","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}