{"product_id":"an-ideal-husband-paperback","title":"An Ideal Husband - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSir Robert Chiltern is a rising political star who's confronted by the unsavory Mrs. Cheveley with news that could destroy his personal and professional life.\u003c\/b\u003e In \u003ci\u003eAn Ideal Husband\u003c\/i\u003e Sir Robert is forced to face the truth about his deceptive origins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSir Robert Chiltern and his wife Lady Chiltern are surrounded by wealth and luxury. The former amassed a fortune as a young man, which helped catapult his social status. While attending a high-class event, Sir Robert is corned by Mrs. Cheveley--a former foe of Lady Chiltern. She demands he take part in an unethical business proposal or she'll expose his corrupt past. The ultimatum has unforeseen consequences that effect his marriage and professional relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Ideal Husband\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a bold commentary on London's elite. Wilde highlights the hypocrisy of pious figures, who are driven by ego and greed. Along with \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAn Ideal Husband\u003c\/i\u003e is one of his most produced plays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eAn Ideal Husband\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA group of London aristocrats fall victim to an insidious blackmail plot. \u003ci\u003eAn Ideal Husband\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e, tests the integrity of one man's marriage and political career. Originally published in 1899, the play offers an intimate look at high society and the true nature of its most notable figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767842177312,"sku":"9781513271224","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cb9f496d4d231b607723261235f67b25.webp?v=1780318537","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-ideal-husband-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}