A Woman of No Importance (with audio)
Author | : Oscar Wilde |
Publisher | : L.A. Theatre Works |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2012-04-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781611239683 |
ISBN-13 | : 1611239680 |
Rating | : 4/5 (680 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Woman of No Importance (with audio) written by Oscar Wilde and published by L.A. Theatre Works. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhanced ebook edition of A Woman of No Importance featuring a full cast audio performance of the play. Devilishly attractive Lord Illingworth is notorious for his skill as a seducer. But he is still invited to all the “best” houses while his female conquests must hide their shame in seclusion. In this devastating comedy, Wilde uses his celebrated wit to expose English society’s narrow view of everything from sexual mores to Americans. The ebook also features an interview Merlin Holland, Oscar Wilde’s only grandchild, and author of The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde. By merging text and audio, this is a perfect learning tool for enhancing comprehension and enjoyment. The text includes plot summaries of each scene, and it is highly recommended as a study aid for students, teachers, actors and directors. Includes scene-by-scene and word-for-word text and audio of L.A. Theatre Works’ full cast performance starring: Martin Jarvis as Lord Illingworth Peter Dennis as Sir John Pontefract Jim Norton as Mr. Kelvil, M.P. Robert Machray as The Ven. Archdeacon Daubeny, D.D. Paul Gutrecht as Gerald Arbuthnot Miriam Margolyes as Lady Hunstanton Jane Carr as Lady Caroline Pontefract Judy Geeson as Lady Stutfield Cherie Lunghi as Mrs. Allonby and Alice Samantha Mathis as Miss Hester Worsley Rosalind Ayres as Mrs. Arbuthnot. Adapted by Martin Jarvis and directed by Michael Hackett for L.A. Theatre Works.