“Well, I don't like your clothes. You look perfectly ridiculous in them. Why on earth don't you go up and change? It's perfectly childish to be in mourning for a man who is actually staying a whole week with you in your house as a guest. I call it grotesque.”
Quote by Oscar Wilde
Work
The Importance of Being Earnest
Written by Oscar Wilde, this play is renowned for its wit and clever wordplay. It features characters who engage in elaborate deceptions to maintain their social status and masks their true identities. The narrative is a commentary on the rigid societal norms of the time, particularly those concerning marriage and class. more
Author
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more
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