Will Lonks ever find a book that deserves 5 out of 5 stars?—Sparkitors
Book #13: The Importance of Being Earnest
Author: Oscar Wilde
Reason for Reading: I fell in love with Wilde after The Picture of Dorian Gray and I wanted to read something else by him. This is all my library had…
Quote: "I really don't see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal. Why, one may be accepted. One usually is, I believe. Then the excitement is all over. The very essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever I get married, I'll certainly try to forget the fact."
Copyright Date: 1895
Length: 86 pages
Genre: Play: Comedy
Rating (out of 5 stars): 4 stars
Summary: This play is a true satire of the Victorian aristocracy. It is a story of false identities, outrageous lies, and the punyiest puns you have ever seen. Basically, Jack pretends to have a brother in London so he can get out of the country, and Algernon pretends to have a sick friend in the country so he can get out of the city. When Algernon decides to pretend to be Jack’s fake brother, chaos (and hilarity) ensues.
I really loved The Importance of Being Earnest. It was witty, thoughtful, and it showed a side of Oscar Wilde that was definitely not apparent in The Picture of Dorian Gray. The story was simple and very entertaining, and the characters are people I want to meet really badly. In one word, I would probably call it… cute.
Recommendation: See the movie. Reading the play was great, but you miss an element of the characters with just dialogue. The movie is a much more enjoyable experiment.
We did love the movie (Colin Firth is a dream), but the book is excellent too! Check it out!
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