Known as one of the greatest comedies written in English, Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest attacks Victorian manners and morals in what can only be described as the most maliciously delicious way. A witty satire of Victorian social hypocrisy, Wilde pulls the strings on his cast of late-Victorian characters making them appear, first and foremost, exactly as they more..

Oscar Wilde was at once a family man and a homosexual outsider, a socialite, socialist, and Irish nationalist. His contradictions inspired him to ponder the roles and masks donned in conventional society, and his acute and wry insights are wonderfully displayed in this collection of his essential plays. Known not only for his brilliant, epigrammatic language, but also for his sense of theatrical more..

This is a fully illustrated edition of Oscar Wilde's classic poetic account of his imprisonment following his sensational trial for homosexual offences. The poetry is rich in human sympathy and infused with the author's suffering. more..

Once banned, Salome is now rarely performed. Berkoff's new production has astonished audiences and this edition contains the original text together with Beardsley's fine illustrations and an introduction by Berkoff. more..

A tender love story, a glittering setting in London society, and a shower of witticisms are only a few of the reasons this play has enjoyed hugely successful revivals. This 1895 drama is eerily prescient, as it explores the plight of a promising young politician, desperate to hide a secret in his past. With empathy and wit, Wilde explores the pitfalls of holding public figures to higher standards more..

When "Lady Windermere's Fan" opened in 1892, it ran for 150 performances. The play contains many of Oscar Wilde's most quoted aphorisms. To this day, it continues to be revived frequently. The music supplementing the readings is by Beethoven and Johann Baptist Cramer. more..

Wilde's audacious drama of social scandal centers around the revelation of Mrs. Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret. A house party is in full swing at Lady Hunstanton's country home, when it is announced that Gerald Arbuthnot has been appointed secretary to the sophisticated, witty Lord Illingworth. Gerald's mother stands in the way of his appointment, but fears to tell him why, for who will more..

In this comedy of manners, Mrs. Erlynne is suspected of having an affair with Lady Windemere's husband. A misplaced fan causes further complications. Two 60-minute cassettes. more..

1951 The Greystone Press. Hard cover, 124 pages. Small book, measures 4" X 5 3/4". more..

This is one of the great recordings of a great play. John Gielgud stars as Earnest and Edith Evans gives her indomitable performance as Lady Bracknell in this classic radio recording from 1951. Performance styles may have changed, but this is an unmatched production bearing all the hallmarks of outstanding audio drama featuring some of the finest actors of the 20th century. Also included are two more..