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De Profundis (Latin: "from the depths") is a letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, to "Bosie" (Lord Alfred Douglas). In its first half, Wilde recounts their previous relationship and extravagant lifestyle which eventually led to Wilde's conviction and imprisonment for gross indecency .
De Profundis, letter written from prison by Oscar Wilde. It was edited and published posthumously in 1905 as De Profundis. Its title—the first two words of Psalms 130, part of the Roman Catholic funeral service—was supplied by Wilde’s friend and literary executor Robert Ross.
Aug 23, 2019 · De profundis. A prayer of a sinner, trusting in the mercies of God. The sixth penitential psalm. Out of the depths I have cried unto Thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If Thou, O Lord, shalt mark our iniquities: O Lord, who can abide it?
Apr 13, 2007 · Transcribed from the 1913 Methuen & Co. edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org. Note that later editions of De Profundis contained more material. The most complete editions are still in copyright in the U.S.A.
Apr 14, 2019 · The De Profundis is the common name for the 130th Psalm (in the modern numbering system; in the traditional numbering system, it is the 129th Psalm). The Psalm takes its name from the first two words of the psalm in its Latin phrasing (see below).
“De Profundis” is a letter written by Oscar Wilde to his former student, friend, and lover Lord Alfred Douglas, whom he refers to as Bosie. He wrote it between January and March 1897, while imprisoned in Reading Gaol for “gross indecency”—i.e., sexual relations with other men.
De Profundis (Latin: "from the depths") is a 50,000 word letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, to Lord Alfred Douglas, his lover. Wilde wrote the letter between January and March 1897; he was not allowed to send it, but took it with him upon release.
A very long, intensely emotional letter written from prison at Reading Gaol to Lord Alfred Douglas – Bosie.
/ˌdeɪ prəˈfʊndiːs/ /ˌdeɪ prəʊˈfʊndɪs/ a long letter written by Oscar Wilde in 1897 and published in 1905. It was written to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, when Wilde was in prison. The Latin title means from the depths, and the serious tone of the letter makes a strong contrast with the clever humour of his earlier works.
Complete summary of Oscar Wilde's De Profundis. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of De Profundis.
