How Important It Is to Be Serious

What happens when two British gentlemen start a risky and unpredictable game of pseudonyms for fun? And what can now prevent the brewing storm caused by what seems to be a perfectly innocent prank?
The immortal comedy of Oscar Wilde, written... by the author "at the peak of his powers" and reflecting the brightest facets of his talent, filled with subtle humor and elegant wordplay, is adapted in this edition (without simplifying the original text) using Ilya Frank's method: it is accompanied by a literal translation into Russian, necessary lexical and grammatical commentary, and transcription.
The uniqueness of the method lies in the fact that memorization of words and expressions occurs through their repetitiveness, without cramming and the need to use a dictionary.
This edition contributes to effective language acquisition and can serve as a supplement to the educational program.
It is intended for a wide range of individuals studying English and interested in English culture.