Lady Windermere's Fan

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Set in Victorian England, this social satire critiques the moral hypocrisy and social norms of high society through humor and sharp wit. Oscar Wilde's characters navigate a web of mistaken identities and unchanging behaviors, highlighting the absurdities of their privileged lives. The play, first performed in 1892, exposes the contradictions between societal expectations and personal conduct, ultimately revealing the shallow nature of the upper class's moral values.