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The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde · 80 pages · Published February 1895
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4.18 / 5 across 265K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A hilarious, witty Adult classic fiction built around mistaken identity, social satire, comedy of manners. 80 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Mistaken Identity
Social Satire
Comedy of Manners
Book profile

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Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Classic Fiction
Comedy
Play
Moods
Hilarious
Witty
Satirical
Key Tropes
Mistaken Identity
Social Satire
Comedy of Manners
Ending
Satisfying
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A hilarious, witty Adult classic fiction built around mistaken identity, social satire, comedy of manners. 80 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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