Despite my deep and resounding love for Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Grey (for which I have given my sons the middle names Dorian and Henry), I have come to realize I have read shamefully little of his other work. Today I resolved to sit down with one of his well-known plays, and chose An Ideal Husband. The play is everything I've come to expect from Wilde; while the dialog doesn't sound particularly natural, it is infused with the wit and charm of Wilde's satirical authorial presence, which carries the work well. I appreciated the parallel established between politics and marriage, and enjoyed the ever-present commentary on gender, fashion, society, and art (especially the aesthetic correlation established between Wilde's characters and known artists/styles). I look forward to reading more of Wilde's work - both drama and short stories - in the near future. ( )

I liked this play a lot. It was the first play I have read since I started reading of my own accord (I mean not reading the necessary readings of highschool and college). It was much like a soap opera. I had sections of it sent to me from dailyreader.net and it kept me on the edge always wondering what the next part was going to be saying. Good play, I would like to see it live now! ( )

Another great use of the English language of the times and a great portrayal of the humor and lifestyle of the times, although I suspect the lifestyle has received some literary licence in it's presentation. I don't feel that the story is as well crafted as "The Importance of Being Earnest" but it is entertaining. Here's a piece that I particularly liked that was written for delivery by a spinster in her twenties: "Oh, I love London Society! I think it has immensely improved. It is entirely composed now of beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics. Just what Society should be." ( )

It's the story about the man who is a successful.
but, he has a secret .
I like this book 's way of write. like a play...
maybe it is much more fan for play. anyway i enjyoed reading ! ( )

It's story about a politician husband who is successful in his work. He made a mistake in his past that later came and haunted him. I think the book is interesting and written in a realy good way that make you don't whant to stop reading it. It is a great book..you should read it. ( )