Texts showing Comedy of Manners? (1 Viewer)

[guitarherosucks]

Hi,

Ive got an assignment that involves finding 1 text that highlights aspects of Comedy of Manners (e.g. ridiculing social classes etc.). Does anyone have any ideas or texts you know of?

I'd prefer a shorter form of text (e.g. poem etc.) if possible, but I'd be happy with any other suggestions as well. Time period doesn't bother me, modern would be preferred but not essential.

Thanks a lot

 

[Absolutezero]

Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde; was the first one that came to my mind. Also, most of the comedies by Moliere fit into this category.

 

[guitarherosucks]

Thanks for that, I'm already doing Importance of Being Ernest later on so can't do that, but I'll check out Molière, thanks a lot for that.

I'm also considering maybe doing something by Noel Coward, maybe Pomp and Circumstance or a poem. Do you reckon that'd be a decent choice?

Thanks

 

[Absolutezero]

Coward would probably be alright. Pygmalion by George Benard Shaw or its adaptation 'My Fair Lady' would be alright as well.

 

[guitarherosucks]

Thanks a lot for these responses, it's been really helpful... I'll check them out....

Thanks again