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De Profundis

Book • 2000

De Profundis is a deeply personal and introspective letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol.

The letter explores his complex relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas and delves into themes of suffering, redemption, and spiritual growth.

Wilde reflects on his past life, critiques Douglas's behavior, and discusses his identification with Christ as a symbol of individualism and artistic expression.

Mentioned by

Mario Alonso Puig

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a cautionary tale of someone who wasted their gifts.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

and sent as a copy to his guest after mentioning a story about Oscar Wilde's imprisonment.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing how Oscar Wilde faced persecution and transformed his suffering into a spiritual experience.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of Wilde's imprisonment and spiritual awakening, which led to the writing of De Profundis.

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Mencionado por

Mario Alonso Puig

al hablar sobre la importancia de saber vivir.

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