The Importance of Being Earnest

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Set in late Victorian England, this celebrated play features characters who adopt false identities to evade societal pressures, leading to a series of comedic mishaps. Renowned for its sharp wit, the dialogue critiques class pretension and social aspirations while exploring the complexities of romance. With its enduring humor and clever twists, it has been lauded by contemporaries like H.G. Wells and George Bernard Shaw as one of the funniest plays ever written, captivating audiences for over a century.