Lady Windermere's fan
By: Oscar Wilde ; edited by Ian Small
Contributors: Small, Ian
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: New mermaids; New mermaids
Publisher: A. & C. Black
Published: 2002
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 102
Subjects: Drama; Social life and customs
Description: With its author's trademark wit, social satire and outrageous paradox, Wilde's play shows us the destructiveness of gossip and superficial judgement, and examines the ambiguous sexual morality and gender politics at the heart of the British ruling class. Wilde's exploration of adultery results in a sparkling, satirical critique of society, and of the hypocrisy that lurks behind the etiquette and perfect epigrams. 'Lady Windermere's Fan' was first staged in 1892 at the St James Theatre, London.
Notes: This ed. originally published: 1999.

Includes bibliographical references.