De Profundis

Synopsis

This book contains a letter written by oscar wilde to british poet and journalist lord alfred douglas, first published in 1905. Composed whilst wilde was imprisoned in reading goal, the letter talks about his romantic relationship with douglas and their time spent together, as well as wilde's spiritual development and identification with jesus christ. A fascinating and uniquely insightful letter that constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the life and mind of this world-renowned writer.