De profundis by Oscar Wilde

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Author Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Translator Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967
Title De profundis
Note Reading ease score: 36.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "De Profundis" by Oscar Wilde is a poignant epistolary reflection written in the late 19th century. The work emerges from Wilde's time in prison, expressing his profound thoughts on suffering, personal guilt, and existential contemplation. Here, Wilde wrestles with his past life of excess and the lessons learned during his imprisonment, ultimately seeking redemption and a deeper understanding of life and art. At the start of "De Profundis," Wilde establishes a deeply introspective tone as he reflects on the stark contrast between his previous fame and the solitude of his prison cell. He recalls the pain of losing his mother and the overwhelming sense of grief intertwined with his feelings of shame and loss of societal status. Wilde's writing reveals an evolution of thought, where he acknowledges his past mistakes and recognizes the necessity of suffering as a path to enlightenment. He introduces the concept of humility and the transformative power of love and sorrow, suggesting that true understanding and artistic expression arise from experiencing profound pain rather than indulgent pleasure. This opening portion serves to lay the groundwork for a meditation on the complexities of the human experience, the search for meaning in suffering, and the redemptive potential of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Subject Suffering
Subject Grief
Subject Imprisonment
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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