An Ideal Husband
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[Place of publication not identified] : Dover Publications, [2012].
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9780486131207
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"Although Oscar Wilde (1854 -- 1900) created a wide range of poetry, essays, and fairy tales (and one novel) in his brief, tragic life, he is perhaps best known as a dramatist. His witty, clever drama, populated by brilliant talkers skilled in the art of riposte and paradox, are still staples of the theatrical repertoire. An Ideal Husband revolves around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to reexamine their moral standards -- providing, along the way, a wry commentary on the rarity of politicians who can claim to be ethically pure. A supporting cast of young lovers, society matrons, an overbearing father, and a formidable femme fatale continually exchange sparkling repartee, keeping the play moving at a lively pace. Like most of Wilde's plays, this scintillating drawing-room comedy is wise, well-constructed, and deeply satisfying. An instant success at its 1895 debut, the play continues to delight audiences over one hundred years later. An Ideal Husband is a must-read for Wilde fans, students of English literature, and anyone delighted by wit, urbanity, and timeless sophistication."--,Provided by Freading.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wilde, O. (2012). An Ideal Husband . Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. 2012. An Ideal Husband. Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. An Ideal Husband Dover Publications, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wilde, Oscar. An Ideal Husband Dover Publications, 2012.
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