The Importance of Being Earnest

"The Importance of Being Earnest" is a satirical comedy by Oscar Wilde that premiered in London in 1895, humorously critiquing the social norms of Victorian high society. The play follows a protagonist's humorous attempts to escape social obligations and the hypocritical attitudes of the era. Despite its success, Wilde's career as a comedy writer was brief due to his imprisonment, and he later struggled to revive his writing career in exile.