An Ideal Husband: Book Guide, Author and Facts
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedic stage play by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour. The action is set in London, in "the present", and takes place over the course of twenty-four hours. "Sooner or later," Wilde notes, "we shall all have to pay for what we do." But he adds that, "No one should be entirely judged by their past."
Quick facts about An Ideal Husband
- Title: An Ideal Husband
- Author: Oscar Wilde
- First published: 1899
- Genre: drama, promptbooks, classic literature
- OpenLibrary ID: OL14877875W
Where to read An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is An Ideal Husband about?
An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedic stage play by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour.
Who wrote An Ideal Husband?
An Ideal Husband was written by Oscar Wilde.
When was An Ideal Husband published?
An Ideal Husband was first published in 1899.
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