There are also secrets, lies, and blackmail in abundance carried out shamelessly. Underneath the fine layers, there is the hypocrisy of convention and etiquette of the upper class. The story also brings to light the deception that is forced upon women with the full sanction of the society to enter into marriage, to make an advantageous match. The story takes us deep into Victorian marital relationships, the ideals surrounding them, the myths and the realities, and how susceptible they are. Under the humour and satire, there is depth and wisdom. But to me, Oscar Wild is one step ahead of them. Other than Wild I have only read Shakespeare and Henrik Ibsen. I have not read many classical playwrights to draw comparisons. Most of his works are short and they are nothing but great literary productions. But Oscar Wild has had no difficulty in accomplishing this feat.

One has to balance the elements very carefully. Writing a short work is quite challenging. All of these features were clustered into a Four-Act play. There was so much in this play - humour, satire, witty dialogues, drama, excitement, sensitivity and a heartwarming story full of wisdom. From the first dialogue, I knew I'm in for a treat. Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.This is a brilliant play written by Oscar Wild.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.

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Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde