![]() ![]() Wilde was not actually able to send the letter it was published after his untimely death by his literary executor and former lover, Robert Ross, who also gave the piece its title. It is addressed to his young lover Lord Alfred Douglas, known as Bosie, and details their relationship, Wilde’s mistreatment by both Bosie and society at large, and Wilde’s opinions on art and his own genius. This clear and detailed 42-page reading guide is structured as follows:ĭe Profundis was written during Oscar Wilde’s imprisonment in Reading Gaol, where he was serving two years’ hard labor for homosexual activity. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. It provides a thorough exploration of the letter’s content, characters and main themes, including love, guilt and imprisonment. 9782808018463 42 EBook Plurilingua Publishing This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of De Profundis by Oscar Wilde. ![]()
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