Der Sozialismus und die Seele des Menschen

Ein Essay

Paperback, 80 pages

German language

Published Jan. 4, 1998 by Diogenes Verlag.

OCLC Number:
760548531

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This copy of De Profundis, although a version of the full text, is abridged due to it being the copy made by Robbie Ross along with Robbie's emendations. De Profundis (from the depths) is a fairly long winded prison letter showing Oscar's incredible ability to blossom insight from conventionality. Despite this letter having been born from a passionate love affair, it is rather reserved, and for me, I couldn't help but feel it a shrewd rebuke, even though it is stated that Wilde was explaining his "conduct" rather than defending it. I believe that Alfred Douglas had intended later on for it to be published along with his own comments. The not unusual tit for tat often played out between broken down lovers. What makes it also interesting is the contrast between this opuscule and the letters Wilde wrote to Bosie after his release, it shows the complexity of emotion …