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Title: Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions. Volume 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions. Volume 2 (of 2)" by Frank Harris is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the tumultuous period of Oscar Wilde's life in prison, exploring the challenges he faced and the transformation of his character during incarceration. The work presents both a reflection on Wilde's struggles and a profound examination of suffering and its impact on one's humanity and artistry. The opening of this volume offers a vivid portrayal of Oscar Wilde's prison experience, highlighting both the harsh realities of incarceration and the emotional turmoil it wrought. Harris introduces the idea of Wilde as an artist confronting an unbearable ordeal, contemplating whether he would be conquered by despair or rise above his circumstances. Through vivid descriptions, the text recounts Wilde's initial suffering, the later kindness he received from the prison authorities, and his realization of the value of pity and suffering. This transformation not only leads him to deeper insights about humanity but also inspires him to begin writing "De Profundis," showcasing how the brutal conditions of prison catalyze significant reflections on his past and future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harris, Frank, 1856-1931
EBook No.: 16895
Published: Oct 17, 2005
Downloads: 157
Language: English
Subject: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Subject: Authors, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions. Volume 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions. Volume 2 (of 2)" by Frank Harris is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the tumultuous period of Oscar Wilde's life in prison, exploring the challenges he faced and the transformation of his character during incarceration. The work presents both a reflection on Wilde's struggles and a profound examination of suffering and its impact on one's humanity and artistry. The opening of this volume offers a vivid portrayal of Oscar Wilde's prison experience, highlighting both the harsh realities of incarceration and the emotional turmoil it wrought. Harris introduces the idea of Wilde as an artist confronting an unbearable ordeal, contemplating whether he would be conquered by despair or rise above his circumstances. Through vivid descriptions, the text recounts Wilde's initial suffering, the later kindness he received from the prison authorities, and his realization of the value of pity and suffering. This transformation not only leads him to deeper insights about humanity but also inspires him to begin writing "De Profundis," showcasing how the brutal conditions of prison catalyze significant reflections on his past and future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harris, Frank, 1856-1931
EBook No.: 16895
Published: Oct 17, 2005
Downloads: 157
Language: English
Subject: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Subject: Authors, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.