"An Ideal Husband is an 1895 stage play by Oscar Wilde that revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour. The action is set in London, in the present, and takes place over the course of twenty four hours.
An Ideal Husband is a comedic play by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1895. The story revolves around themes of political corruption, love, and the complexities of human nature, all presented with Wilde’s signature wit and satire. Set in high-society London, the plot centers on Sir Robert Chiltern, a successful and respected politician with a seemingly perfect life. However, his reputation is threatened when the cunning Mrs. Cheveley arrives with evidence of a past misdeed: years earlier, Sir Robert sold a government secret for financial gain.
Mrs. Cheveley attempts to blackmail Sir Robert, threatening to reveal his secret unless he supports a fraudulent scheme she is involved in. As the scandal unfolds, Sir Robert must grapple with the consequences of his past, while his loving wife, Lady Chiltern, initially views him as the ideal husband and struggles to come to terms with his moral imperfections. Meanwhile, the charming Lord Goring, a dandy and close friend of Sir Robert, becomes entangled in the drama, using his wit and cleverness to help untangle the mess.
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