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De Profundis

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Written in 1897, while incarcerated at the Reading Gaol for 'gross indecency', the letter recounts Wilde's relationship with his friend and his imprisonment, lamentations of the infamy and disgrace. He goes on to accept his role in his fall from grace and starts delving into societal problems, quoting many prominent philosophical thinkers.
Wilde recounts his spiritual growth in the letter part of the letter and refers to Christ as a symbol of kindness. By the end of it, we see a Wilde who was both accepted his condition, yet firmly believes he was prosecuted unjustly and is seeking to find humility and fulfilment in his ordeal.

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Series Title

Collected works of Oscar Wilde

Call Number

128 WIL d

Publisher

Mumbai - India : Wilco International., 2023

Collation

13 x 20 cm.: 50 p.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9788119172108

Classification

128 WIL d

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9788119172108
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De Profundis

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Pluit putri library

Statement of Responsibility

Oscar Wilde

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