Where to start
The Importance of Being Earnest
2 versions · originally a book, 2015
Themes: Deception, Identity, Social Class, Marriage, Hypocrisy.
This trivial comedy for serious people masterfully satirizes Victorian social hypocrisy through a labyrinth of mistaken identities and witty banter.
✦ Most fans start here
The Importance of Being Earnest (2015)
The original novel
✦ Start hereThe Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde · Book · 2015
The Importance of Being Earnest (2015) offers the definitive original text in a beautiful edition, serving as the essential foundation for those wanting to experience Wilde's razor-sharp, unfiltered prose firsthand.
2002 film
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oliver Parker · Film · 2002
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) provides a vibrant cinematic interpretation of Wilde's farce, perfect for viewers who prefer to witness the physical comedy and period atmosphere of 1890s England.
Common questions
Is The Importance of Being Earnest a book or a movie?
The Importance of Being Earnest exists in both formats. You can experience the story as a book published in 2015 or watch the 2002 movie adaptation. Both versions present the narrative and dialogue characteristic of the original work.
Should I read the 2015 book or watch the 2002 movie of The Importance of Being Earnest first?
There is no required order for consuming The Importance of Being Earnest. Since the 2015 book and the 2002 movie are separate adaptations of the same source material, you can choose either format based on your preference for reading or viewing the play.
How long is the 2002 movie of The Importance of Being Earnest?
The 2002 movie adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of approximately 97 minutes. This film version brings the script to life with a cast of actors portraying the various characters found within the story.
Is the 2015 book of The Importance of Being Earnest the original source material?
The 2015 book is an edition of The Importance of Being Earnest. While it serves as a way to read the play, it is one of many published versions of the text. The 2002 movie is a separate adaptation based on the same underlying work.