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Title: An Ideal Husband
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal_Husband
Credits: David Price
Summary: "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde is a play written during the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of morality, politics, and social reputation through the lens of British high society, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and the façade of idealism. The story predominantly revolves around Sir Robert Chiltern, a prominent politician whose past threatens to unravel his perfect life and marriage. The opening of the play introduces us to Sir Robert Chiltern’s lavish home, where guests mingle amidst music and light. Lady Chiltern, a fixture of moral integrity, is preparing for the evening's sociability. Among the guests, Mrs. Cheveley arrives, a striking figure from Robert's past with a hidden agenda that poses a menacing threat to his career. A conversation reveals the contrast between Lady Chiltern’s idealistic views and the pragmatic, morally ambiguous approach of figures like Mrs. Cheveley, foreshadowing the central conflict of the play. Secrets, power dynamics, and societal expectations begin to unravel immediately, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of what it truly means to lead an ideal life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
EBook No.: 885
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 1431
Language: English
Subject: Comedy plays
Subject: London (England) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Ideal Husband
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal_Husband
Credits: David Price
Summary: "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde is a play written during the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of morality, politics, and social reputation through the lens of British high society, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and the façade of idealism. The story predominantly revolves around Sir Robert Chiltern, a prominent politician whose past threatens to unravel his perfect life and marriage. The opening of the play introduces us to Sir Robert Chiltern’s lavish home, where guests mingle amidst music and light. Lady Chiltern, a fixture of moral integrity, is preparing for the evening's sociability. Among the guests, Mrs. Cheveley arrives, a striking figure from Robert's past with a hidden agenda that poses a menacing threat to his career. A conversation reveals the contrast between Lady Chiltern’s idealistic views and the pragmatic, morally ambiguous approach of figures like Mrs. Cheveley, foreshadowing the central conflict of the play. Secrets, power dynamics, and societal expectations begin to unravel immediately, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of what it truly means to lead an ideal life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
EBook No.: 885
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 1431
Language: English
Subject: Comedy plays
Subject: London (England) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.