The Importance of Being Earnest
Dublin Core
Title
The Importance of Being Earnest
Description
First edition of Oscar Wilde's famous comedy. Full title on the third page: “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by The Author of Lady Windermere’s Fan”. Published by Leonard Smithers and Co. in London, December 1898. (London : Chiswick Press, Charles Whittingham and Co., Tooks Court, Chancery Lane). Light pink cover with gold leaf designs imprinted on the front. Title and publisher printed on the spine.
A small envelope addressed to “Miss Grace Hawthorne” in London is contained on the inside cover. One page reveals that “One thousand copies of this edition have been printed, of which this is No. 321”.
Information about the performance of the play at London’s St. James’ Theatre is included in the opening pages.
A small envelope addressed to “Miss Grace Hawthorne” in London is contained on the inside cover. One page reveals that “One thousand copies of this edition have been printed, of which this is No. 321”.
Information about the performance of the play at London’s St. James’ Theatre is included in the opening pages.
Creator
Oscar Wilde
Publisher
Leonard Smithers and Co.
Files
Collection
Citation
Oscar Wilde, “The Importance of Being Earnest ,” Drew University Library Special Collections, accessed December 23, 2024, http://omeka.drew.edu/items/show/556.