title: The Importance of Being Earnest and Four Other Plays (Barnes & Noble Classics)
author:  Oscar Wilde 
description: <div><b>Kenneth Krauss</b> received his Ph.D. from Columbia University. He teaches drama at the College of Saint Rose, where he also directs and produces. His most recent book is <i>The Drama of Fallen France</i>, on French theater under the German Occupation. <br><br></div>
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  # The Importance of Being Earnest
  
  
  ## A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
  
  
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  ### Oscar Wilde
  
  
  
  
  
  London
  
  
  Methuen & Co. Ltd.
  
  
  Published in 1915
  
  
  
  
  
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  ### THE PERSONS IN THE PLAY
  
  
  John Worthing, J.P.  
  Algernon Moncrieff  
  Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.  
  Merriman, Butler  
  Lane, Manservant  
  Lady Bracknell  
  Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax  
  Cecily Cardew  
  Miss Prism, Governess
  
  
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