DVo’s Blog Entry #1
The Popularity and Reception of Earnest
At the Time of Its Release
The Popularity and Reception of Earnest
At the Time of Its Release
The “Importance of Being Earnest,” is a comical and whimsical play that addresses issues of gender and its influence in society. Oscar Wilde, one of the great writers of the Victorian era, utilizes a variety of interesting and humourous language to keep both spectators and readers in tune, helping them to stay focused.
The play first came into production on February 14, 1985. The play was set in England in the late Victorian era. The humor of the play is found in characters attempting to maintain fake identities allowing them to escape from their social obligations. Wilde’s play was very successful and well received by the public. Future work from Wilde was always on a high demand. To date, there have been three film versions and two play adaptations of Wilde’s original play. In fact, Oscar Wilde set a standard in drama that is still looked upon with respect till present day. Many productions that are in the works or being released are sized up and compared to the standard that Wilde has set.
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