Lady Windermere’s Fan

“”Lady Windermere’s Fan”” is a four-act play by Oscar Wilde that revolves around Lady Windermere, who suspects her husband of infidelity. As she confronts him, he invites the other woman, Mrs. Erlynne, to Lady Windermere’s birthday ball. The situation escalates when Lady Windermere decides to leave her husband for another man, only to be persuaded by Mrs. Erlynne to return. The play culminates in a twist where Mrs. Erlynne is revealed to be Lady Windermere’s long-lost mother, who sacrifices her own reputation to save her daughter’s marriage. Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland, was a renowned Irish playwright, poet, and author. Known for his wit and flamboyant style, Wilde became one of the most successful playwrights of late-Victorian London. His works, including “”The Importance of Being Earnest”” and “”The Picture of Dorian Gray,”” remain influential. Wilde’s career ended abruptly due to a scandalous trial and imprisonment, leading to his untimely death on November 30, 1900. —- ISBN: 9798332560798