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An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

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Book name: An Ideal Husband (2024)
Category: Drama
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Pages: 100 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1895, midnight
The play is a comedic exploration of political corruption, social hypocrisy, and the complexities of human relationships. It centers around Sir Robert Chiltern, a respected politician whose career and marriage are threatened when a dark secret from his past is revealed by the cunning Mrs. Cheveley. As the plot unfolds, themes of morality, forgiveness, and the nature of an "ideal" partner are examined, with witty dialogue and satirical commentary on Victorian society. Ultimately, the characters must navigate personal dilemmas and societal expectations to find redemption and true happiness.

About the author

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

15 books

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories, and one novel. Known for his biting wit, and a plentitude of aphorisms, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.

As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall an… Read more