I was surprised that i didnt like oscar wildes an ideal husband more. Rupert everett plays the shiftless lord arthur goring, a wealthy bachelor who. An ideal husband an ideal husband is one of the most serious of wildes social comedies, and contains very strong political overtones, ironically and cynically examining the contemporary political landscape. The project gutenberg ebook of an ideal husband, by oscar wilde. Versions based on separate sources get new letter, ihsbn10a. An ideal husband revolves around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to reexamine their moral standards providing, along the way, a wry commentary on the rarity of. Sir robert chiltern is the ideal husband of the plays title, a brilliant young politician, whose eloquence and high principles have set him on the path to high office. Electronic books authors from a to z authors from r to z wilde, oscar. Of course he doesnt need to be a gentlemanthats where the story comes in. An ideal husband by oscar wilde full text free book part 23.
A supporting cast of young lovers, society matrons, and a formidable femme fatale exchange sparkling repartee, keeping the action of the play at a lively pace. The ideal husband of the title is sir robert chiltern, with his equally upright wife lady chiltern. Oscar wildes brilliant an ideal husband is a story of morality, blackmail and political corruption. Free download an ideal husband ebook pdf, epub, mobi, prc. An ideal husband by oscar wilde free at loyal books.
Rupert everett plays the shiftless lord arthur goring, a wealthy bachelor who spends most of his time admiring himself in the mirror and charming the ladies of his uppercrust social circle. To protect the project gutenbergtm mission of promoting the free. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. Ein idealer gatte is a 1935 german comedy film directed by.
Sir robert chiltern is the ideal husband of the plays title, a brilliant young politician, whose eloquence and high principles have set. At the top of the staircase stands lady chiltern, a woman of grave greek beauty, about twentyseven years of age. Cheveley blackmails robert with a solid proof that he leaked a secret governmet record for financial gains. The action is set in london, in the present, and takes place over the course of twentyfour hours. His wife, lady chiltern, is proud of their privileged life. The story takes place in london, england, and is a story of blackmail and corruption some characters.
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