Illustration of Jack Worthing in a top hat and formal attire, and a concerned expression on his face

The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

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The Importance of Being Earnest

"The Importance of Being Earnest" is a melodrama due to its exaggerated characters and plot, satirizing Victorian society. Characters like Lady Bracknell and Algernon embody Victorian stereotypes,...

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The Importance of Being Earnest

A drama, like Wilde's play, is designed for performance, using visual and auditory elements to convey its story, while a novel unfolds solely through text, engaging the reader's imagination. Dramas...

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