An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband is a scintillating drawing room comedy that is wise, well constructed, and deeply satisfying. Revolving around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to reexamine their moral standards, it provides a wry commentary on the rarity of politicians who can claim to be ethically pure. In addition to the play’s riveting social commentary, it contains the usual witty banter and oft-quoted one-liners that Wilde is known for.