Four Letters Which Were Not Included in the English: Edition of de Profundis (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Gibson, Thomas

 
9781451009149: Four Letters Which Were Not Included in the English: Edition of de Profundis (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Hook line : Letters From the Deep collects Wilde’s supplementary prison letters, offering a window into literature, friendship, and the artist’s life behind bars.

The text frames a portrait of Wilde as he contemplates his work, his circumstances, and the role of art in a life under confinement. It situates his letters within a broader conversation about literature, loyalty, and creative identity while preserving the intimate voice of a writer facing difficult truths.

  • Wilde’s candid thoughts on reading, writing, and the sustaining power of literature in prison
  • Practical notes on his plans, including appointing a literary executor and protecting his works
  • References to other writers and literary culture, highlighting the exchange of ideas across eras
  • An intimate look at emotion, resilience, and the daily life of a jailed artist
Ideal for readers of Oscar Wilde, literary correspondence, and 19th‑century prison writing.

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