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

The Importance of Being Earnest is a witty and satirical play that pokes fun at Victorian social conventions, especially those surrounding marriage, identity, and class. The story follows two friends, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who both adopt the fictitious name "Ernest" to escape societal obligations and pursue romantic interests. Jack wishes to marry Gwendolen Fairfax, who insists she can only love a man named "Ernest." Meanwhile, Algernon courts Cecily Cardew under the same false identity. Chaos ensues when their deceptions unravel, leading to mistaken identities, comedic misunderstandings, and a surprising revelation about Jack's true origins. (Automatically generated description and book cover)