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Title: De profundis

Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Miranda van de Heijning and the PG Online Distributed
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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.)

Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

Translator: Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943

EBook No.: 13585

Published: Oct 3, 2004

Downloads: 100

Language: Dutch

Subject: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

Subject: Suffering

Subject: Grief

Subject: Imprisonment

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: De profundis

Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: 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.)

Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

Translator: Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943

EBook No.: 13585

Published: Oct 3, 2004

Downloads: 100

Language: Dutch

Subject: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

Subject: Suffering

Subject: Grief

Subject: Imprisonment

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.