A Woman of No Importance
a play by Irish playwright Oscar Wilde premiered on 19 April 1893 at London's Haymarket Theatre
(Author) Oscar WildeEn mission archéologique dans le sud de l’Espagne le narrateur rencontre, dans la campagne sauvage de l’Andalousie, Don José, un bandit recherché, avec qui il noue quelques liens de sympathie. Plus tard, à Cordoue, il est enjôlé et dévalisé par une superbe gitane : Carmen. Il retrouve ensuite Don José en prison. Ce dernier lui raconte comment Carmen l’a entraîné, lui, l’officier modèle, hors du droit chemin. Mérimée a créé avec Carmen un type de femme fatale qui a eu un succès mondial : un opéra et plusieurs films ont été tirés de cette nouvelle.
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, novelist, and essayist known for his wit, flamboyant style, and sharp social commentary. His most famous works include the play "The Importance of Being Earnest" and the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," both of which explore themes of identity, morality, and societal expectations. Wilde's writing is characterized by clever wordplay, satirical humor, and a keen observation of human nature. He was a key figure in the aesthetic and decadent movements of the late 19th century and is considered one of the most important voices in British literature. Wilde's impact on literature can be seen in his subversion of conventional Victorian norms and his pioneering use of irony and paradox.