Publisher's Synopsis
De Profundis is a letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, in which he reflects on his life and experiences. The letter is addressed to his former lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, and serves as a confessional and a critique of their relationship. Wilde delves into the themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, and expresses his deep remorse for his past actions. The letter is a poignant and introspective work that offers a glimpse into Wilde's psyche during a difficult time in his life. This large print edition is perfect for those who require larger text for ease of reading.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1911. Wilde, Irish poet and dramatist whose reputation rests on his comic masterpieces Lady Wintermere's Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest. De Profundis was written from Wilde's prison cell at Reading Gaol to his friend and lover Lord Alfred Douglas. It explodes the conventions of the traditional love letter and offers a scathing indictment of Douglas's behavior, a mournful elegy for Wilde's own lost greatness, and an impassioned plea for reconciliation. At once a bracingly honest account of ruinous attachment and a profound meditation on human suffering. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
