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# The Importance of Being Earnest

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Review: If humour comes in a spectrum and slapstick is at one end of that spectrum, then this is the other end. - It would be all too easy to dismiss this play as a light romantic comedy. Although it is about a series of near thwarted romances – the stuff of a million ‘chick-flicks’ and romantic comedies going back as far as the eye can see in drama – this is also something much, much more. It is also a delightfully amusing commentary on human sexual relations, the English class system and (much more importantly) a perfect mirror on the amusing excesses of human selfishness. In fact, some of the best lines in the play, and the funniest lines in the play, highlight our near infinite capacity to love ourselves. To quote only a few and without hardly looking: “If you are not too long, I will wait for you all my life.” “Oh! Not at all, Gwendolen. I am very fond of being looked at.” “If I am occasionally overdressed, I make up for it by being always immensely over-educated.” “I don’t play accurately – anyone can play accurately – but I play with wonderful expression.” “You see, it (her diary) is simply a very young girl’s record of her thoughts and impressions, and consequently meant for publication.” The other terribly interesting thing in this play is the role of family. Not only are the families quite dysfunctional, even when people know who their parents are, but the title character is about as confused about how he fits into the complex world of family relations as it is possible to make someone. The thing that makes the line about the handbag quite so funny is that this handbag is about the closest thing he has to family in the entire world. As Pascal once said, we laugh and cry about the same things. Wilde is, it hardly needs to be said, the closest thing to a God we are likely to have visit us on this planet. There are, for example, even now, more than 100 years after his death, entire companies that produce desk calendars that would not be in business if not for the endless supply of quotes he provides for the foot of Monday the Ninth of February and so on. If humour comes in a spectrum and slapstick is at one end of that spectrum, then this is the other end.
Review: Timeless Wit in Affordable Packaging - Hey folks, just wanted to share my thoughts on "The Importance of Being Earnest" from Dover Thrift Editions. If you're after a classic play that's genuinely funny and doesn't empty your wallet, this one's worth a read. It's not just old humor – the witty banter feels surprisingly relatable. The Dover Thrift Editions are perfect for students. They're affordable and compact, plus they come with helpful notes to make sense of the language and context. Oscar Wilde's writing is a clever blend of poking fun at society while raising questions about identity and expectations. It's like a sneak peek into a different time, yet you can totally see its relevance today. So, if you're up for a play that's both smart and cost-effective, check this one out.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,025 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in British & Irish Dramas & Plays #75 in Fiction Satire #324 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,519) |
| Dimensions  | 5.12 x 0.2 x 8.27 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0486264785 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0486264783 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 64 pages |
| Publication date  | July 1, 1990 |
| Publisher  | Dover Publications |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If humour comes in a spectrum and slapstick is at one end of that spectrum, then this is the other end.
*by P***P on January 17, 2016*

It would be all too easy to dismiss this play as a light romantic comedy. Although it is about a series of near thwarted romances – the stuff of a million ‘chick-flicks’ and romantic comedies going back as far as the eye can see in drama – this is also something much, much more. It is also a delightfully amusing commentary on human sexual relations, the English class system and (much more importantly) a perfect mirror on the amusing excesses of human selfishness. In fact, some of the best lines in the play, and the funniest lines in the play, highlight our near infinite capacity to love ourselves. To quote only a few and without hardly looking: “If you are not too long, I will wait for you all my life.” “Oh! Not at all, Gwendolen. I am very fond of being looked at.” “If I am occasionally overdressed, I make up for it by being always immensely over-educated.” “I don’t play accurately – anyone can play accurately – but I play with wonderful expression.” “You see, it (her diary) is simply a very young girl’s record of her thoughts and impressions, and consequently meant for publication.” The other terribly interesting thing in this play is the role of family. Not only are the families quite dysfunctional, even when people know who their parents are, but the title character is about as confused about how he fits into the complex world of family relations as it is possible to make someone. The thing that makes the line about the handbag quite so funny is that this handbag is about the closest thing he has to family in the entire world. As Pascal once said, we laugh and cry about the same things. Wilde is, it hardly needs to be said, the closest thing to a God we are likely to have visit us on this planet. There are, for example, even now, more than 100 years after his death, entire companies that produce desk calendars that would not be in business if not for the endless supply of quotes he provides for the foot of Monday the Ninth of February and so on. If humour comes in a spectrum and slapstick is at one end of that spectrum, then this is the other end.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless Wit in Affordable Packaging
*by D***O on August 18, 2023*

Hey folks, just wanted to share my thoughts on "The Importance of Being Earnest" from Dover Thrift Editions. If you're after a classic play that's genuinely funny and doesn't empty your wallet, this one's worth a read. It's not just old humor – the witty banter feels surprisingly relatable. The Dover Thrift Editions are perfect for students. They're affordable and compact, plus they come with helpful notes to make sense of the language and context. Oscar Wilde's writing is a clever blend of poking fun at society while raising questions about identity and expectations. It's like a sneak peek into a different time, yet you can totally see its relevance today. So, if you're up for a play that's both smart and cost-effective, check this one out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used in good condition
*by P***S on November 9, 2025*

Ordered for bookclub read. Used and in good condition

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