To escape their obligations, two young men from London society lie with great aplomb. Jack invents a brother called Ernest, and goes by that name whenever he goes off to enjoy himself in town. Algernon invents a sick friend to escape boring dinners. Things get complicated when two young women declare that they will only marry a man named Ernest.
It is Oscar Wilde's funniest comedy, in which every line sparkles with wit.
Written in short, lively dialogue, it is easy to read in the language you are learning.
