De Profundis

<p><b>Oscar Wilde's emotionally raw manuscript details the inner turmoil surrounding his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas following his controversial arrest and conviction for gross indecency</b> It's an honest and intimate look at the author in his most vulnerable state.</p><p>Oscar Wilde spent two years in prison from 1895 to 1897. It was during this time that he wrote a 50000-word letter to his former lover and friend Lord Alfred Douglas. Published under the title <i>De Profundis</i> it's an exploration of Wilde and Douglas' relationship which was fueled by passion and disfunction. The writer criticizes Douglas' vanity and lack of integrity while revealing his growth and spiritual development.</p> <p><i>De Profundis</i> is arguably one of Oscar Wilde's most candid works. It was greatly affected by his physical and mental isolation during confinement. Despite his conditions Wilde managed to produce a raw and unfiltered piece about love loss and spiritual renewal.</p> <p>With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of <i>De Profundis</i> is both modern and readable.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>