De Profundis Audiobook By Oscar Wilde, Merlin Holland - introduction cover art

De Profundis

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De Profundis

By: Oscar Wilde, Merlin Holland - introduction
Narrated by: Simon Russell Beale, Merlin Holland
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Written during his time in Reading Gaol, De Profundis is Oscar Wilde's moving letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, whose relationship with Wilde led to the poet's imprisonment. Here Wilde repudiates Lord Alfred and reflects on his ordeal, acknowledging how the depths of his sorrow have helped liberate him toward a fuller, freer wisdom. Brimming with beautiful passages, De Profundis is a profound and inspiring treatise on the meaning of suffering. De Profundis is introduced by Oscar Wilde's grandson, Merlin Holland.

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IMPECCABLE!! Simply the greatest letter of all time. It is the painful to face oneself, that is why this letter is so beautifully prevailed!

A great audio version of a great heart-felt letter

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I’ve tried other audio versions of De Profundis and this is by far the best. I’m glad to finally have a version I can listen to over and over. The introduction by Merlin Holland, Wilde’s grandson, is a treat.

Best audiobook version of a timeless and favorite Wilde work

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So much sorrow and self pity. Beautifully written. I was deeply engaged by Wilde’s extended comments about Christ. What a treasure!

Sorrows

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Really enjoyed reading and seeing a more serious side to Wilde. It was beautififul. I am surprised he still wanted to see Alfred Douglas in the end. Guess he wanted to be reconciled despite how damaging their friendship was.

Touching

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This is a deep trip into the heart and soul of Oscar Wilde. There is pain and beauty, suffering and tenderness.

Love and hate explored

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De Profundis is a brutally honest memoir by one of the greatest writers of his era. It is raw and insightful. It hurt to hear such words of pain and loss, but they need to be heard.

Beautifully Honest

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