{"product_id":"9788494201226","title":"In Prison","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn Prison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together three fundamental texts by Oscar Wilde, written during and after his imprisonment. Far from the wit of his comedies, the Irish author shows himself in his most intimate and torn aspect. It includes the extensive letter \u003cem\u003eDe Profundis\u003c\/em\u003e, the poem \u003cem\u003eThe Ballad of Reading Gaol\u003c\/em\u003e, and two letters to the \u003cem\u003eDaily Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e. With a new translation, a prologue by Alfredo Taján, and illustrations by Cintia Gutiérrez, this edition offers a profound look at the experience of suffering, abandonment, and moral reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects the literary output that Oscar Wilde wrote following his conviction to hard labor. \u003cem\u003eDe Profundis\u003c\/em\u003e is a long letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas, in which Wilde reviews their relationship, his fall from grace, and his process of spiritual transformation after humiliation and pain. \u003cem\u003eThe Ballad of Reading Gaol\u003c\/em\u003e is a narrative poem that denounces the harshness of the prison system, inspired by the execution of an inmate. Finally, the two letters to the \u003cem\u003eDaily Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e are writings of social denunciation regarding the inhumane conditions of Victorian prisons. Together, the work shows the most vulnerable, reflective, and committed Wilde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuffering as a transformative experience and a path toward redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the prison system and the dehumanization of prisoners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, betrayal, and abandonment in personal relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on justice, morality, and social hypocrisy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic creation as a response to pain and adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the work of Oscar Wilde beyond his persona as a dandy and playwright. It is also for those seeking highly emotional autobiographical and epistolary texts, as well as scholars of Victorian literature, social criticism, and the evolution of the author's thought. It is an essential read for understanding the totality of his literary and human legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and unknown vision of Oscar Wilde, far from superficial wit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThree key texts from his prison production gathered in a single annotated edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on pain, injustice, and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand material to understand the social and judicial context of Victorian England.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA carefully crafted edition with a prologue and illustrations that enrich the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Wilde, Oscar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CONFLUENCIAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: BIOGRAPHY AND TRUE STORIES, BIOGRAPHY: ART AND ENTERTAINMENT, DIARIES, LETTERS AND LOGBOOKS, COLLECTION OF BIOGRAPHIES, MEMOIRS, TRUE STORIES, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: GERALD BRENAN EXCENTRICOS HETERODOXOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eIn Prison\u003c\/em\u003e is of great interest to those who wish to learn about Oscar Wilde's lesser-known work. The selection of texts allows one to appreciate the evolution of his writing toward a more serious and reflective tone, without losing his characteristic sharpness. The inclusion of a contextualizing prologue and illustrations adds value to the work. It is a solid proposal for collectors, literature students, and readers looking for an honest and moving look at the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONFLUENCIAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407131468123,"sku":"9788494201226","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849420122.jpg?v=1781847449","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494201226","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}