Customer Reviews
An undeservedly forgotten play. - By: T. Patmore, 03 Mar 2007 
Oscar Wilde is one of those authors who you'd love to read more of but never find the time. This means that most people's experience is seeing 'Importance of being Earnest' or hearing his famous wit.
This is where this audio CD comesin handy. At 3 CD's, it is a long car journey, & for that you are rewarded with that audio book rarity: a good play & a professional & well executed production.
Not only is the play full of some of Mr Wilde's finest dialogue (e.g. 'we are allin the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' & 'a Cynic knows the price of everything & the value of nothing'), but it is also performed by a host of talented actors (including the inimitable Lawrence Olivier).
So if you do not know much Oscar Wilde, or even if you do, then it is well worth getting a copy of this CD. Showings of this play are very scarce & a film has not been made, so this format is probably your best chance of hearing a good, performed version.
And btw, if you like this play & want more Oscar Wilde, then I thoroughly recommend the film of 'Ideal Husband'.
Had to read for A Levels - By: , 09 Sep 2004 I had to read this play for my A Levels, & as with most books on the curriculum a teenager wouldnt usually pick them up, but once again the exam boards have chosen another great classic!! Oscar wildes play is a great reflection on the times & the dramatic twist of the play is what makes the play so great. A definite must read, like all other Wilde publications
