In today’s episode, we’re discussing The Importance of Being Earnest by the ever-delightful Oscar Wilde. A classic example of British theater, this play is known for its biting social satire and brilliant comedic dialogue. Throughout our conversation, we dive into the play’s themes, discuss Wilde’s mastery of wordplay, and his ability to write characters that satirize Victorian society in the cleverest ways. As always, we share our complementary pairings, and we hope this episode adds a few books to your TBR pile!
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Books Mentioned:
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard
Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby
Nevada by Imogen Binnie
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
The Best of Me by David Sedaris
I Am Not Sidney Poitier by Percival Everett
Dr. No by Percival Everett
What a Difference a Duke Makes by Lenora Bell
On Beauty by Zadie Smith
Also Mentioned:
Bonus: 127. An Introduction to The Importance of Being Earnest
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
R. Eric Thomas
132. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
131. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
130. Backlist book pairings for an abundant Autumn reading season
129. What is public scholarship?
128. Hot takes on the buzzy books of last summer
127. 1920s classics to challenge and delight your To Be Read list
126. Leaving a Legacy: The Odyssey in modern literature
125. How to find literary allusions
124. Diving into The Odyssey with Emily Wilson
123. The Odyssey: Return to the Aegean
122. The Wild Book by Juan Villoro
121. Sensational summer book releases paired with satisfying backlist reads
120. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
119. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
118. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
117. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
116. Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
115. Enticing spring book releases for your To Be Read list
114. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
113. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
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