The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Novel for Serious People

by Charles Osborne, Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Novel for Serious People
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9 ratings, 4.44 average rating, 4 reviews (more data...)
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published
May 2000 by St Martins Pr

binding
Hardcover, 159 pages

isbn
0312261772   (isbn13: 9780312261771)






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Clark
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04/09/08

An uproarious combination of William Shakespeare and Monty Python.

A terrific novelization of Wilde's classic play.
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Sean
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05/30/08

bookshelves: ap-english, drama, fiction, humor
Read in January, 2008
This is a good play. I love situations like this, where satirical writing inspires such laughter. Good stuff.
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Julia
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05/13/08

The funniest play I have ever read! Can't go wrong with Oscar Wilde!
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Victoria
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09/05/08

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I am reading this for a book report
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11/26/08


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11/17/08

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10/08/08

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08/30/08

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04/09/07

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