The Importance of Being Earnest The full text.

History An extensive site that commemorates the 100th anniversary of Wilde's trials, there are short essays on Wilde's work and life.

Audio-text Site for the 1997 movie "Wilde," including audio readings of his work.

Wilde, Society, and Society Drama An account of the opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest.

The official Oscar Wilde website With an introduction by his grandson.

• Biography of Oscar Wilde
• About The Importance of Being Earnest
• Character List
• Major Themes
• Glossary of Terms
• Short Summary
• Full Summary and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of Act I, Scene 1
• Summary and Analysis of Act I, Scene 2
• Summary and Analysis of Act II, Scene 1
• Summary and Analysis of Act II, Scene 2
• Summary and Analysis of Act III, Scene 1
• Related Links on The Importance of Being Earnest
• Suggested Essay Questions
• Historical Background to The Importance of Being Earnest
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources
• Purchase The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Works
• Test Yourself! Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! Quiz 4
• Essays on The Importance of Being Earnest
• E-Text
• Message Board on The Importance of Being Earnest