Earnest... The Original Four-Act Play
Originally written as a four-act play, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde was subsequently reduced to three acts.
stop the classroom groan
We change pupils' perception of classic literature from ‘boring’ to ‘enjoyable and engaging’.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Curriculum-Relevant Titles
We only create books and resources that can be used in UK schools as well as world-wide.
Faithful Adaptations
The entire story as a full-colour graphic novel set in the original time period using authentic settings.
Reluctant Readers
Our Quick Text graphic novels provide the perfect platform to help promote literacy in the most reluctant readers.
MISSION
Our foundations
Our main aim is to make classic literature appealing to all. To achieve this we provide a range of multiple text versions linked to vibrant and exciting, yet realistic artwork.
Brand Values
Remaining True to the Author
We showcase the whole story or play in graphic novel format. Each text version features the same exquisite full-colour artwork and is set in a time period and graphic style that is faithful to the author’s intentions.
Choice of Text Version
Original, Plain or Quick text to suit reading age 9+.
Authentic Adaptations
Our books remain faithful to the original works.
Teaching Resources
Relevant exercises written by teachers for teachers.
Blog posts
Plain Text Shakespeare
Our Plain Text Shakespeare titles feature the entire play in its authentic setting in straightforward modern-day English.
Macbeth "The Scottish Play"
Macbeth is steeped in superstition; so much so that actors consider it the height of bad luck to even utter the name, choosing to call it "The Scottish Play" instead...