Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Importance of Being Earnest is a play by Oscar Wilde. It includes critical essays, early reviews, and reactions, and essays in criticism. It also has a chronology and selected bibliography.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
“Backgrounds” encompasses a collection of essays that delve into the life and works of Oscar Wilde, particularly focusing on the vibrant era of the 1890s. These essays are authored by renowned cultural critics Karl Beckson, Sharon Marcus, and Michael Patrick Gillespie, each offering their unique perspectives and insights.
“Early Reviews and Reactions” serves as a compilation of contemporary responses to Oscar Wilde's renowned play, The Importance of Being Earnest. Within this section, readers can explore George Bernard Shaw's famous dissenting review, alongside other commentary by H. G. Wells, Hamilton Fyfe, and William Archer. These reviews and reactions provide valuable insights into the play's impact and reception during its initial stages.
“Essays in Criticism” presents a diverse array of seven essays, six of which are exclusive to the Second Edition of this collection. These essays offer fresh perspectives and assessments of Wilde and his play. Authored by esteemed scholars such as E. H. Mikhail, Burkhard Niederhoff, Christopher S. Nassaar, Clifton Snider, Brigitte Bastiat, Eibhear Walshe, and Maneck H. Daruwala, each essay provides a unique interpretation and analysis of Wilde's work.
In addition to the insightful essays, this volume includes a chronology that provides a timeline of significant events in Oscar Wilde's life and career. Furthermore, a comprehensive selected bibliography offers readers a valuable resource for further exploration of Wilde's literature and cultural significance.
“Backgrounds” is an essential resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Oscar Wilde and his literary legacy. It offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Wilde's life, works, and the cultural context in which he operated. Through the essays and critical analysis provided, readers gain a deeper understanding of Wilde's genius and his enduring impact on the world of literature.
Weight: 193g
Dimension: 216 x 132 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780393421972
Edition number: Second Edition
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