{"product_id":"the-importance-of-being-earnest-9781513266701","title":"The Importance of Being Earnest","description":"\u003cp\u003eJack Worthington is an upstanding gentleman in Victorian society. He just has one secret-he tells everyone that he has a brother named Earnest, when, in reality, Earnest is his alter ego. This allows him a certain duality; he can go out and party as Earnest, but have a sterling reputation as Jack. However, he must merge the two when Jack discovers that his lover, Gwendolyn, will only marry a man named Earnest. Meanwhile, Algernon, a family friend, discovers Jack's secret and (much to Jack's dismay) becomes increasingly interested in Jack's ward, Cecily. After inviting himself to Jack's home and introducing himself as Earnest, Algernon quickly gains the attention of Cecily. Believing that he was the fictious Earnest Worthington, Cecily considered herself already to be engaged to him, as it is also her dream to be married to a man named Earnest. Chaos unravels as the men then find themselves with two matters of grave importance: Gwendolyn and Cecily can not both marry Earnest Worthington, and Jack and Algernon can not let them know that Earnest never existed in the first place. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen first released, \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest \u003c\/i\u003e was dubbed as a \"trivial comedy for serious people\". While \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde's\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e is certain to bring a smile to its audience, it also serves as witty satire of Victorian London and marriage. \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e has been revered on stage and on film, as well as in print. \u003cb\u003eWilde\u003c\/b\u003e captures the audience with a comedic plot, authentic characters and a promise not to take itself too seriously. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest \u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e with new and modern fonts and an eye-catching cover. Though it has outlived the society it mocks, \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest \u003c\/i\u003e continues to be comedic gold even in the 21st century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilde, Oscar:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright and novelist heavily associated with the philosophy of aestheticism. \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest \u003c\/i\u003e was among his most popular works, and was the last comedy \u003cb\u003eWilde\u003c\/b\u003e wrote. For a time, \u003cb\u003eWilde\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the most successful playwrights in London. But when a libel suit against Marques of Queensbury, the father of partner unearthed evidence against \u003cb\u003eWilde, \u003c\/b\u003e he was arrested for homosexual activity. Because he was gay, \u003cb\u003eWilde \u003c\/b\u003e was sentenced to two years of hard labor and spent two years in jail. After \u003cb\u003eWilde \u003c\/b\u003e was released, he was exiled. He published the last of his work in 1898. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697390948626,"sku":"9781513266701","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_db37ff98-acac-4751-b7a3-1a9145852240.jpg?v=1734300680","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-importance-of-being-earnest-9781513266701","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}