de Profundis and the Ballad of Reading Gaol (1908)

De Profundis and The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a collection of two of Oscar Wilde's most famous and powerful works. De Profundis is a letter written by Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, addressed to his former lover Lord Alfred Douglas. It is a deeply personal and introspective work, exploring Wilde's spiritual and emotional journey while in prison, and his reflections on his own life and mistakes. The Ballad of Reading Gaol, on the other hand, is a poem inspired by Wilde's experiences in prison, and is a powerful indictment of the harshness and inhumanity of the Victorian prison system. Both works are considered to be among Wilde's greatest achievements, and offer a unique insight into his life and worldview. This edition features an introduction by Wilde's friend and literary executor, Robert Ross, as well as extensive notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the works.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.