39 pages 1 hour read

Oscar Wilde

A Woman of No Importance

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1893

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance tackles societal hypocrisy and gender roles with sharp wit and compelling dialogue. Critics praise Wilde's incisive critique of Victorian society and his poignant, layered characters. However, some feel the play's moralizing can be heavy-handed, and its plot predictable. Overall, it remains a powerful, thought-provoking work.

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Who Should Read A Woman of No Importance?

A reader who enjoys A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde likely appreciates witty dialogue, social satire, and complex characters. Fans of Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest or Shaw's Pygmalion may find this play appealing. These readers are often drawn to works critiquing Victorian society and exploring themes of gender and class.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Play: Comedy / Satire
Drama / Tragedy
Themes
Society: Class
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Identity: Femininity
Period
Victorian Literature / Period
Topics
History: World