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The letter, penned during Oscar Wilde's imprisonment, reflects on his tumultuous relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas and their opulent lifestyle that culminated in Wilde's conviction. He critiques both Douglas's vanity and his own vulnerabilities. As the letter progresses, Wilde explores his spiritual evolution while incarcerated, drawing parallels between his experiences and the life of Jesus Christ, whom he views as a romantic, individualist artist. The correspondence is deeply personal, beginning with "Dear Bosie" and concluding with "Your Affectionate Friend."
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De Profundis, Oscar Wilde
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- 2022
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- Title
- De Profundis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
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- Publisher
- 2022
- ISBN13
- 9798210353443
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
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- The letter, penned during Oscar Wilde's imprisonment, reflects on his tumultuous relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas and their opulent lifestyle that culminated in Wilde's conviction. He critiques both Douglas's vanity and his own vulnerabilities. As the letter progresses, Wilde explores his spiritual evolution while incarcerated, drawing parallels between his experiences and the life of Jesus Christ, whom he views as a romantic, individualist artist. The correspondence is deeply personal, beginning with "Dear Bosie" and concluding with "Your Affectionate Friend."