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Oscar Wilde – De Profundis – First Edition 1905
£285.00
A first edition, first printing published by Methuen in 1905. A very good (or better) book, with a little off-setting to the endpapers caused by previous owner’s bookplate – dulling to the gilt – a couple of light stains to the boards here and there. Leading and lower edges are uncut. Spotting to the prelims. Publisher’s catalogue bound to the rear.
“De Profundis” is a heartfelt letter written during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol in 1897. It’s a profound reflection on his life, suffering, and personal transformation. Addressed to his former lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, the letter is a mix of confession, critique, and self-discovery. In it, Wilde explores his spiritual and emotional journey, expressing deep remorse for past behaviour and a longing for spiritual and artistic renewal. “De Profundis” is a testament to Wilde’s wit and literary prowess, as he grapples with themes of love, suffering, and redemption while serving his sentence. It stands as a remarkable piece of introspective writing, shedding light on Wilde’s complex character and the impact of his downfall.
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A first edition, first printing published by Methuen in 1905. A very good (or better) book, with a little off-setting to the endpapers caused by previous owner’s bookplate – dulling to the gilt – a couple of light stains to the boards here and there. Leading and lower edges are uncut. Spotting to the prelims. Publisher’s catalogue bound to the rear.
“De Profundis” is a heartfelt letter written during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol in 1897. It’s a profound reflection on his life, suffering, and personal transformation. Addressed to his former lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, the letter is a mix of confession, critique, and self-discovery. In it, Wilde explores his spiritual and emotional journey, expressing deep remorse for past behaviour and a longing for spiritual and artistic renewal. “De Profundis” is a testament to Wilde’s wit and literary prowess, as he grapples with themes of love, suffering, and redemption while serving his sentence. It stands as a remarkable piece of introspective writing, shedding light on Wilde’s complex character and the impact of his downfall.
