De profundis by Oscar Wilde
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
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| Translator | Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943 |
| Title | De profundis |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Miranda van de Heijning and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "De profundis" by Oscar Wilde is a poignant letter written during the late 19th century, specifically while Wilde was imprisoned. This reflective work is a blend of autobiography, philosophical musings, and an exploration of suffering, love, and redemption. Wilde's central theme revolves around his personal turmoil following his conviction for moral crimes, detailing his struggles and insights while grappling with loss and regret, particularly focused on his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas. The opening of "De profundis" presents Wilde contemplating the nature of his suffering while imprisoned, expressing a profound sense of isolation and reflection. He begins by acknowledging the contrasts between the life he once led and the one he now endures, detailing the emotional weight of memories involving his mother and the impact of his past actions. In these early passages, Wilde stresses the significance of pain in personal transformation, suggesting that true understanding and artistic insight can only emerge from suffering. He contemplates themes of remorse and the search for meaning, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his identity and the artist’s role in society as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
| Subject | Suffering |
| Subject | Grief |
| Subject | Imprisonment |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13585 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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