De Profundis (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition)

. The title of this work/letter expresses best the content “a heartfelt cry of appeal expressing deep feelings of anguish or sorrow”. Oscar Wilde in his own words expresses his deepest anguish at his fall from being, as he puts it best “from the pedestal to the pillory” Humiliated and brought so low to be dressed in prison garb and handcuffed, exposed to the masses to be laughed at and jeered. Imprisoned for two years from May 1895 until May 1897 Wilde not only lost his fortune, his mother and his two sons but also was exiled to France, lost his love for writing and died in some obscure dirty hotel only three years later. He wrote this letter near the end of his confinement and it's filled with reflections and hope. He does not ask for pity, nor does he claim to be innocent of all guilt but neither does he take all the burden of what he was found guilty of. I found it to be a most revealing and captivating work. From what I have read I deduced, if any one would have died from a broken heart it would be this man. Unfortunately Wilde died at only aged 46 and it would be another 117 years until he would receive a pardon, that's something at least. One of the most brilliantly written classics “The Picture of Dorian Gray”, it would be read and appreciated by millions and it's his lasting legacy. We don't remember all those that brought him low but we remember the literary genius he was.

Total complete nightmare. No one at Amazon or Kindle support can find the free illustrations or audio book that are supposed to come with it. Three emails and 45 minutes on the phone with Amazon support and everyone is clueless. Where are the BONUS items: • The Canterville Ghost Audiobook. and • 10 Illustrations about Oscar Wilde. We and no one at Amazon can find them?!

So much to underline, perhaps more memorable quotes than Wilde's plays.

Another classic - not subject to words that describe novels or modern lit. In my opinion, one would do best to be familiar with Wilde as a literary figure to see the differences between these writings and his other works.

I thought that I would enjoy it more, but I only got thru about 10% of the book

Great intro and more insight into this literary, self-destructive but literary genius. A keeper. The only books I own vs. library books - Oscar Wilde.

When an author can make you feel the pain and the agony in such depth, that has been set upon him, it distinguishes him from 80 percent of all other writers. And talent takes over.

The sad and illuminating search for the self and the soul of one of the world's literary geniuses. Here is an artist who having gone through the shadow of humiliation worse than death, emerges with new insights of who he is, of what Art is, and of the role of love in understanding what being human is all about.As compelling as it is jaw-dropping.

I enjoyed this item very much and would recommend reading this work by the author as it is very thought provoking, and as a Christian, I particularly liked his references to Christ and his insight into the Gospel. However, upon discovering this same work in a collection of his works, I was disappointed to find that I had only read a shortened version of 'De Profundis', not the full-length version. It would therefore be helpful I think if the seller could make this clear in the description on the website.

This is very moving writing, but in the several biographies I have read of Oscar Wilde it has said that he addressed a great deal of de Profundis to Alfred Douglas, but I could find no mention of him. Does anyone know why?

looking forward to reading it

Perfect condition, great for school/university work, or for any Oscar Wilde fan.

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