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The Importance of Being Earnest is a play by Oscar Wilde that was first performed in 1895. A farcical comedy, the work mocks the culture and manners of Victorian society, relying on satire and a comic resolution to make that mockery more palatable to viewers. The subtitle of the play, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, aptly captures Wilde’s tongue-in-cheek take on the cultural milieu to which he was subject. Explore key facts, the plot summary, and important quotes.
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