The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) is a celebrated satirical play by Oscar Wilde that parodies Victorian social conventions and superficiality. Through wit and farce, the "trivial comedy for serious people" explores themes of marriage, social class, and the duality of human nature. Further insights are available via EBSCO Research Starters .
Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest | The British Library The Importance of Being Earnest