Lady Windermere's Fan
Lady Windermere's Fan, first performed in 1892, was Oscar Wilde's first stage success and the play in which he found the voice of his comedies. Lady Windermere, young, happily married and strict in her morals, learns that her husband has been paying large sums to a Mrs. Erlynne, a woman with a past, and that he insists on inviting her to the birthday ball at which he has given his wife a fan. Convinced of his infidelity, Lady Windermere is ready to run off with Lord Darlington, and only Mrs. Erlynne, who has her own reasons, can save her from the consequences. Around this melodramatic frame Wilde hung the epigrams of the Duchess of Berwick, Lord Darlington and Cecil Graham that audiences remember. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first act free.
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Frequently asked questions about Lady Windermere's Fan
Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Lady Windermere's Fan in the public domain?
Yes. Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Lady Windermere's Fan?
About 1 h 20 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Lady Windermere's Fan?
Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
