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At its heart, De Profundis is a love letter and is better known as the De Profundis papers. Written in 1897, while Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in Reading Gaol, De Profundis would become one of his best-known works. The papers include Wilde's account of living a lavish lifestyle and his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, both of which he credited for his eventual downfall and imprisonment. The second half of the papers is Wilde's account of prison life and his spiritual awakening.

The Picture of Dorian Gray is the only published novel by Oscar Wilde, appearing as the lead story in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine on 20 June 1890, printed as the July 1890 issue of this magazine. Wilde later revised this edition, making several alterations, and adding new chapters; the amended version was published by Ward, Lock, and Company in April 1891. The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. ...

In Oscar Wildes intriguing short story, we delve into the mystery of Mr. W. H., the enigmatic dedicatee of Shakespeares beloved sonnets. Originally published in Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine in 1889, Wilde had aspirations to release an expanded version of this tale as a standalone book—a vision that remained unrealized until after his passing. This audiobook brings that expanded version to life, narrated by Rob Marland.

Wilde’s enduring literary legacy has weathered countless critiques, proving resilient against attempts to unearth the opinions he and his admirers might prefer to forget. This collection promises to captivate readers with its intriguing insights; some reviews are remarkably prophetic, while others reveal biases shaped by affection or animosity. Many reflect Wilde’s sharpest wit and most joyful creativity, with only a handful lacking color. According to Lord Beaconsfield, the judgments of a European nation can be seen as the verdict of posterity, and Wildes influence on literature has far ...

Oscar Wilde was always willing to express his opinions on a wide variety of subjects, including his own writings. The following selection of letters was prepared and edited by his executor Robert Ross, who is best known for expurgating and publishing Wilde's last major work, De Profundis.

Oscar Wilde visited America in the year 1882. Interest in the Aesthetic School, of which Wilde was the most prominent representative, had spread to the United States, and Wilde decided to undertake an American lecture tour to explain the Aesthetic movement. Towards the end of September 1883 Wilde returned to England and immediately commenced a lecturing tour. His first visit was to Wandsworth Town Hall where he presented his "Impressions of America", the text of which was published in 1906.

In De Profundis, Oscar Wilde, in a lengthy letter to his former lover, reflects on suffering, forgiveness, and redemption. As a confessional text, it ranks with the Confessions of Saint Augustine as an examination of the nature of penitence, its origin and transformative effect. T. W. H. Crosland (1865-1924), a social commentator, was extremely moralistic. Among his targets was Oscar Wilde, whose contrition, as expressed in De Profundis, he believed to be an elaborate and convenient sham.

Oscar Wilde wordt herinnerd als een van de grappigste geesten ooit, dankzij zijn provocerende stijl en humor. In de jaren 1890, was hij een van Londen's meest populaire toneelschrijvers; zijn meesterwerken zijn The Importance of Being Earnest en het donker en fantastische Picture of Dorian Gray. Zijn geschriften entwine thema van schoonheid, decadentie en dubbelhartigheid, waardoor hij een meer dan kleurrijke provocateur in de Victoriaanse samenleving. Dit zou uiteindelijk leiden tot een zeer openbare rechtszitting nadat hij was beschuldigd van sodomie.

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Delve into the intriguing yet overlooked history of the ill-fated North Australia colony at Gladstone, located in present-day Central Queensland. Join Timothy Ferguson as he uncovers this unwritten chapter of Australian history.

The world, if we choose to see it, is a rich tapestry woven from the threads of people dressing and undressing. The history of humanity unfolds through the conversations of a small band of tailors, seated cross-legged and engaged in timeless gossip, each feeling their importance across the ages. In this exploration, I focus entirely on civil costume‚the attire that individuals choose to wear, rather than the uniforms dictated by ecclesiastical roles, military duties, or professional callings such as law. These garments symbolize the professions of their wearers and have been thoughtfully ...