Subtitle: A Trivial Play for Serious People 
 "In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing." 
 This tongue-firmly-in-cheek play is one more addled with puns and play-on-words than any work of literature I've previously had the privilege of experiencing. 
 I dare say this grand farcical piece is a wry case of social commentary disguised as a light romantic comedy. Oscar Wilde is shameless in his use of improbable plot twists and convenient coincidence as he pokes fun at high society, impetuous youth, hypocritical hijinx, and courtship in general. His wit is as quick as it is scathing. A true genius with words, his indulgence in open irreverence is almost gleeful. 
 One needn't enjoy historical literature to pick up on the situational hilarity, but I suspect a base familiarity will aid in the enjoyment.