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De Profundis

De Profundis

Oscar Wilde

Translated by Boutens P. C.

De Profundis is a letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in the late 19th century. This reflective work blends autobiography and philosophical musings, exploring themes of suffering, love, and redemption, particularly in relation to his tumultuous relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde contemplates the nature of pain and personal transformation, suggesting that true artistic insight arises from suffering. The text serves as a profound meditation on isolation, remorse, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.

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A poignant letter written during the late 19th century, specifically while Wilde was imprisoned. This reflective work is...

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Suspiria de profundis (a Latin phrase meaning "sighs from the depths") is a collection of essays in the form of prose po...

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. . . Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. We can only record its moods, and chronicle the...

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