The Importance of Being Earnest
6 journalers for this copy...
The back blurb:
"Jack has a very useful fictional wicked brother called Ernest, as well as a very mischievous real friend called Algernon. When Algernon arrives at Jack´s country house claiming to be Ernest, only a black handbag and an ageing governess can provide the solution to the ensuing hullabaloo."
The author:
"Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish playwright, poet and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest. As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned for two years hard labour after being convicted of "gross indecency" with other men. After Wilde was released from prison he set sail for Dieppe by the night ferry. He never returned to Ireland or Britain."
"Jack has a very useful fictional wicked brother called Ernest, as well as a very mischievous real friend called Algernon. When Algernon arrives at Jack´s country house claiming to be Ernest, only a black handbag and an ageing governess can provide the solution to the ensuing hullabaloo."
The author:
"Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish playwright, poet and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest. As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned for two years hard labour after being convicted of "gross indecency" with other men. After Wilde was released from prison he set sail for Dieppe by the night ferry. He never returned to Ireland or Britain."
I enjoyed this little theater play very much and can recommend it to everyone. I will offer it as international Ray in the Forum and hope that it will reach many more BookCrossers all over the world...
I read this book as part of the 1 Jahr = 1 Land Challenge for Ireland.
I read this book as part of the 1 Jahr = 1 Land Challenge for Ireland.
Who is participating?
- Trinibell (Calw - Germany)
- faerie-glen (Ulm - Germany)
- auweia (Bad Homburg - Germany)
- knittingcat (Meckesheim - Germany)
- imawinn2 (Neenah - USA)← the book is currently here
- carefreeabandon- asked to be skipped (Bombay - India)
- you?
Journal Entry 4 by rem_QQD-730725 at -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Schleswig-Holstein Germany on Friday, February 20, 2009
Angekommen, dankeschön!
Die Gecshichte ist einfach immer wieder entzückend! Ich hab sie im Urlaub gleich 2x hintereinander weg gelesen, weil ich die Wortspielereien einfach herrlich fand.
Danke, UbSia!
Leider steht nach mit noch niemand auf der Teilnehmerliste.
@UbSiA: falls das Büchlein direkt nach Hause reisen soll, dann schick mir einfach deine Adresse.
08.05.2009
Morgen geht's weiter zu faerie-glen nach Ulm.
Danke, UbSia!
Leider steht nach mit noch niemand auf der Teilnehmerliste.
@UbSiA: falls das Büchlein direkt nach Hause reisen soll, dann schick mir einfach deine Adresse.
08.05.2009
Morgen geht's weiter zu faerie-glen nach Ulm.
Ein herrlich albernes kleines Verwirrspiel.
na da bin ich ja mal gespannt, ob mein Englisch ausreicht,um die Wortspielereien zu verstehen!
easy to read and understand :-)
simple but funny story with marvellous Lady Backnell who is my absolut favorite person in this play!
On the way to knittingcat,enjoy it :-)
simple but funny story with marvellous Lady Backnell who is my absolut favorite person in this play!
On the way to knittingcat,enjoy it :-)
Watched the movie twice and am avid to read the play which inspired it.
Counts for the 1 Jahr = 1 Land-challenge for Ireland.
Counts for the 1 Jahr = 1 Land-challenge for Ireland.
Journal Entry 11 by knittingcat at -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Monday, November 2, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (11/2/2009 UTC) at -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Baden-Württemberg Germany
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The thin volume must have slipped between thicker books and is still hiding there. I ordered a replacement book and sent it to the next reader. I will send the original one to the ring-owner as soon as I come across it.
Please accept my apologies. I am so sorry!!!
The thin volume must have slipped between thicker books and is still hiding there. I ordered a replacement book and sent it to the next reader. I will send the original one to the ring-owner as soon as I come across it.
Please accept my apologies. I am so sorry!!!
I received the replacement book a couple of days ago. I will be starting it immediately. I have already sent a PM to carefreeabandon requesting their address so that I can send the book forward as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing this classic UbSiA and thanks knittingcat for keeping the bookray going. Best Wishes to All!
What a truly funny and enjoyable story. I loved Wilde's cast of characters and the humor of the situation. I found myself smirking and chuckling as I read through the book. I would love to see the play someday. I will send the book forward as soon as I hear from carefreeabandon. :-)
I received a message from carefreeabandon and they asked to be skipped. I promise to keep this book safe and sound until I send it on a future journey.
The original book came out of hiding and will go on its journey home tomorrow.
Journal Entry 16 by rem_QQD-730725 at Schmallenberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Saturday, August 14, 2010
The original copy arrived savely at home. Thank you for sending it. Now I have to figure out where it should go next...
Journal Entry 17 by rem_QQD-730725 at Bücherbox im Stadtpark in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein Germany on Monday, February 27, 2017
Released 7 yrs ago (2/27/2017 UTC) at Bücherbox im Stadtpark in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein Germany
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
enjoy :-)