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De Profundis

Book • 2000
De Profundis is a deeply personal and introspective letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol.

The letter explores his complex relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas and delves into themes of suffering, redemption, and spiritual growth.

Wilde reflects on his past life, critiques Douglas's behavior, and discusses his identification with Christ as a symbol of individualism and artistic expression.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned as a book by Oscar Wilde which refers to a beautiful scene where the author's friend did not forsake him despite the public humiliation.
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Ryan Holiday
as a cautionary tale of someone who wasted their gifts.
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Stephen Fry
in connection to Oscar Wilde when he was discovering his sexuality.
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STEPHEN FRY and the defining moment that almost destroyed his future
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John Hopkins
as the title of the published letter to Bosie about their relationship.
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Oscar Wilde
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Ryan Holiday
and sent as a copy to his guest after mentioning a story about Oscar Wilde's imprisonment.
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Mentioned as a letter that Oscar Wilde wrote to Bozzi (Lord Alfred Douglas) from prison.
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Andrew Keates
when reflecting on discovering Oscar Wilde's work as a young person.
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048: Sir Stephen Fry (Part One)
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Ryan Holiday
while discussing how Oscar Wilde faced persecution and transformed his suffering into a spiritual experience.
It Was Terribly Unfair…Yet | Ask Daily Stoic
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Ryan Holiday
in the context of Wilde's imprisonment and spiritual awakening, which led to the writing of De Profundis.
How To Make It Good | Judge Not, Lest…
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Franck Ferrand
en tant que texte majeur révélant la souffrance et la condition de prisonnier d'Oscar Wilde.
BONUS : Oscar Wilde l’Irlandais

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