(He's Irish, but remember that Ireland was part of the Empire way back when.)
And one of the biggest names in comedy during the Victorian Era was Oscar Wilde. No, it's been infiltrating the global scene since the time when the sun never set on the British Empire. invasion of comedy isn't a recent phenomenon. Think of American comedy shows like Veep, The Office, or Shameless-all based on British shows.īut the U.K. Blistering banter? Bullet-quick repartee? Totally bizarre statements issued with poker faces? We can't get enough of that tea-and-crumpet-infused hilarity.Īnd we're not the only ones. If you're anything like the seething hivemind here at Shmoop, you love British comedy. Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest: Play Introduction
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