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MARGIN CLASSICS The Importanceof BeingEarnest OSCAR WILDE 1895
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The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

Two young men invent alter egos to escape their obligations. Wilde’s perfect comedy of manners.

First published 1895 · 20,586 words · about 1 hour to read · 91 pages at 10.3″

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