Title: The Importance of Being ErnestAuthor: Oscar Wilde
# of Pages: 54 (paperback)
Genre: Classic, Drama, Plays
Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis: Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest while Algernon has also posed as Ernest to win the heart of Jack's ward, Cecily. When all four arrive at Jack's country home on the same weekend—the "rivals" to fight for Ernest's undivided attention and the "Ernests" to claim their beloveds—pandemonium breaks loose.
Only a senile nursemaid and an old, discarded hand-bag can save the day!
Review: This has to be one of the funniest classics I have read so far! It's short, sweet, and satisfying.
Wilde created characters that said the most ridiculous things, making the story hilarious. The book is written like a script, therefore leaving many of the details up to the reader's imagination. However, there is a movie that is equally (if not more) enjoyable and emphasizes the comical nature of the story.
I recommend this book!
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