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Oscar Wilde reshaped British theater by turning what could be farces into witty, satirical critiques of Victorian society. His plays are social comedies but with emotional and ethical weight. We will read The Importance of Being Earnest, Lady Windermeres Fan and An Ideal Husband. TeresaGrosch, a former fiction editor for Playboy, returns to lead the discussions. Registration required. Note: The August 4 session is ascreening of the 1999 film version of An Ideal Husband on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:30- 8:30 PM. It is directed by Oliver Parker and stars Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchette, Julianne Moore, and Jeremy Northam. 97 minutes. There will be a short discussion led by Teresa Grosch afterward.
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adult,big books: the plays of oscar wilde,book discussion,literary discussions,oscar wilde,satirical critiques,social comedies,victorian society
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Arts,Hobbies
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