The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Ernesto, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, is a literary work by Oscar Wilde written in 1895. It is a comedy that deals with the customs and seriousness of society.

Set in Victorian-era England, the plot revolves around the protagonist John (or Jack) and Ernest, his fictional brother.

It was the last comedy Wilde wrote and is considered one of his best works.