The Importance of Being Earnest (One Act)
by Oscar Wilde, Harold G Sliker

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Synopsis

Adapted and abridged by Harold G. Sliker Characters: 5 male 4 female

This is a skillfully condensed two scene adaptation with all the flavor of the original.

Earnest is a convenient excuse for Jack Worthing whenever he needs to avoid social responsibilities -- but then Earnest seems to take on a life of his own!

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ONE-ACT

Themes Drama

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2011
Binding Paperback
Edition Abridged
Pages 66
Language English
ISBN-13 9780874408423
ISBN-10 0874408423

The Importance of Being Earnest (One Act) is a American adaptation play written by Oscar Wilde and published by Samuel French (2011).

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