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Algernon claims that his friend Bunbury has passed away, which is why he had to go to the countryside for his funeral. However, in reality, Bunbury is a fictional character that Algernon uses as an excuse to escape social obligations.
Algernon has an imaginary friend named Bunbury in Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest." Algernon uses the existence of Bunbury as an excuse to leave social obligations and indulge in his own desires.
Bunbury and/or Bunbury-ing refers to Algernon's made up sick,invalid friend. He uses this person as an excuse to escape to the country to the city whenever he wants. Bunburying is the process of using a made up excuse such as this or Jack's fake brother Earnest.
Ralph Bunbury died in 1808.
Edward Bunbury died in 1895.
William McClintock-Bunbury died in 1866.
Algernon Bligh died in 1952.
Algernon Ashton died in 1937.
Algernon Talmage died in 1939.
Algernon Lee died in 1954.
Algernon Greville died in 1864.
Algernon Herbert died in 1855.