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_aHarris, Frank, _d1856-1931 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions. Volume 2 (of 2) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-10-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions. Volume 2 (of 2)" by Frank Harris is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the tumultuous period of Oscar Wilde's life in prison, exploring the challenges he faced and the transformation of his character during incarceration. The work presents both a reflection on Wilde's struggles and a profound examination of suffering and its impact on one's humanity and artistry. The opening of this volume offers a vivid portrayal of Oscar Wilde's prison experience, highlighting both the harsh realities of incarceration and the emotional turmoil it wrought. Harris introduces the idea of Wilde as an artist confronting an unbearable ordeal, contemplating whether he would be conquered by despair or rise above his circumstances. Through vivid descriptions, the text recounts Wilde's initial suffering, the later kindness he received from the prison authorities, and his realization of the value of pity and suffering. This transformation not only leads him to deeper insights about humanity but also inspires him to begin writing "De Profundis," showcasing how the brutal conditions of prison catalyze significant reflections on his past and future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 | ||
| 653 | _aAuthors, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography | ||
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