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De Profundis

De Profundis

By: Francis Parkman Jr.
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In this poignant letter penned from his prison cell in 1897, Oscar Wilde writes to Lord Alfred Douglas, reflecting on the circumstances that led to his imprisonment and exploring his profound spiritual evolution. This powerful narrative, transcribed from the 1913 Methuen & Co. edition, offers a glimpse into Wildes inner world during a tumultuous time in his life. (summary by AdamH) Please note that later editions of De Profundis include additional material, and the most comprehensive versions remain under copyright in the U.S.A.Copyright History & Horror Collections Art Literary History & Criticism Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
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