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Beschreibung
Oscar Wilde's emotionally raw manuscript details the inner turmoil surrounding his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas following his controversial arrest and conviction for gross indecency It's an honest and intimate look at the author in his most vulnerable state.

Oscar Wilde spent two years in prison from 1895 to 1897. It was during this time that he wrote a 50,000-word letter to his former lover and friend, Lord Alfred Douglas. Published under the title, De Profundis it's an exploration of Wilde and Douglas' relationship which was fueled by passion and disfunction. The writer criticizes Douglas' vanity and lack of integrity, while revealing his growth and spiritual development.

De Profundis is arguably one of Oscar Wilde's most candid works. It was greatly affected by his physical and mental isolation during confinement. Despite his conditions, Wilde managed to produce a raw and unfiltered piece about love, loss and spiritual renewal.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of De Profundis is both modern and readable.
Oscar Wilde's emotionally raw manuscript details the inner turmoil surrounding his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas following his controversial arrest and conviction for gross indecency It's an honest and intimate look at the author in his most vulnerable state.

Oscar Wilde spent two years in prison from 1895 to 1897. It was during this time that he wrote a 50,000-word letter to his former lover and friend, Lord Alfred Douglas. Published under the title, De Profundis it's an exploration of Wilde and Douglas' relationship which was fueled by passion and disfunction. The writer criticizes Douglas' vanity and lack of integrity, while revealing his growth and spiritual development.

De Profundis is arguably one of Oscar Wilde's most candid works. It was greatly affected by his physical and mental isolation during confinement. Despite his conditions, Wilde managed to produce a raw and unfiltered piece about love, loss and spiritual renewal.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of De Profundis is both modern and readable.
Über den Autor
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, poet, novelist, and one of the most famous literary figures of the Victorian era. Known for his sharp wit, flamboyant style, and brilliant conversational humor, Wilde produced works that challenged social conventions while entertaining readers and [...] addition to The Importance of Being Earnest, Wilde wrote the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, the plays An Ideal Husband and Lady Windermere's Fan, and numerous poems and essays. His influence on literature and theater remains profound, and his works continue to be celebrated for their intelligence, beauty, and enduring humor.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
Fachbereich: Biografien
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781513271231
ISBN-10: 1513271237
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Wilde, Oscar
Hersteller: Mint Editions
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 203 x 127 x 3 mm
Von/Mit: Oscar Wilde
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.02.2021
Gewicht: 0,06 kg
Artikel-ID: 119673867