The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

Sep 2017 · My Ebook Publishing House · Narrated by Matt Montanez

About this audiobook

Oscar Wilde created his final and most lasting play, comic masterpieces of all time, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, in 1895. Considered one of the greatest THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a farce, playing with love, religion, and truth as it tells the tale of two men. Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who bend the truth in order to add excitement to their lives. Jack invents an imaginary brother, Ernest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull country home and gallavant in town. Meanwhile, Algernon follows Jack's scam, but his imaginary friend, Bumbury, provides a convenient method of adventuring in the country. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits. Hailed as the first modern comedy in England, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is Wilde's most famous work.

Ratings and reviews

The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedic masterpiece that continues to enchant audiences with its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and satirical exploration of Victorian society. In this audiobook adaptation, Wilde's timeless comedy comes to life, offering listeners a delightful romp through the absurdities of love, identity, and social conventions.

The play follows the misadventures of two young gentlemen, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who adopt fictitious personas ("Ernest") to escape the constraints of society and pursue romantic interests. As their deceptions unravel and their true identities are revealed, hilarity ensues, with a colorful cast of characters—including the formidable Lady Bracknell—adding to the comedic chaos.

"The Importance of Being Earnest" is replete with witty epigrams, clever turns of phrase, and quotable lines that showcase Wilde's gift for linguistic playfulness and verbal gymnastics, adding to the play's enduring appeal.