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Plays of Oscar Wilde: An Ideal Husband (1895)

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Wilde, Oscar

Wilde, Oscar
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
An Ideal Husband (1895)

Act I

Summary:

The scene is the home of Sir Robert Chiltern, in London. There is a
large party in progress. A chandelier hangs over the staircase by which
guests ascend, lighting a French tapestry depicting the Triumph of Love. On
one side is the entrance to the music room. On the other side the entrance
leads to other reception rooms.

The scene begins with conversation between two of the guests, Mrs.
Marchmont and Lady Basildon. They are very pretty, languid, and clever, but of
no particular importance to the play.

Lord ...

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