Lady Windermere's Fan

Lady Windermere's Fan is a play written by Oscar Wilde in 1892. Set in London during the late Victorian era, the play tells the story of Lady Windermere, a young and beautiful woman who is married to Lord Windermere, a wealthy and influential man. Lady Windermere is known for her strict moral code and her disdain for anything that is even remotely scandalous.However, her world is turned upside down when she discovers that her husband has been spending time with a mysterious woman named Mrs. Erlynne, who is rumored to be a former mistress of many wealthy men. Lady Windermere becomes convinced that her husband is having an affair with Mrs. Erlynne and decides to confront him about it.As the plot unfolds, Lady Windermere's beliefs and values are challenged, and she is forced to confront the truth about her own marriage and the people around her. The play is a witty and satirical commentary on the social norms and expectations of the Victorian era, and it explores themes such as love, marriage, betrayal, and forgiveness.Lady Windermere's Fan is considered one of Oscar Wilde's most popular and enduring works, and it is still widely performed and studied today. The play is known for its sharp dialogue, complex characters, and clever twists and turns, and it remains a classic of English literature.There is not a GOOD woman in London who would not applaud me. We have been too lax. We must make an example. I propose to begin to-night. [Picking up fan.] Yes, you gave me this fan to-day; it was your birthday present. If that woman crosses my threshold, I shall strike her across the face with it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.