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

Oscar Wilde

ISBN 10: 1451009143 / ISBN 13: 9781451009149

Published by Forgotten Books, 2010

About this Item

36 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.09 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Four Letters: Which Were Not Included in the English Edition of De Profundis (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1451009143
• ISBN 13: 9781451009149
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.1 kilograms

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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.