Description: First paperback edition of De Profundis, by Oscar Wilde (Avon, 1964; 1st printing). In 1895, Oscar Wilde was arrested and imprisoned for "gross indecency" (i.e., homosexual relationships with men). While in prison, he wrote a long letter to his former lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, detailing their relationship and Wilde's own spiritual evolution. A heavily edited and censored version of the letter was published in 1905, five years after Wilde's death. A complete version was not published until 1962, edited by Rupert Hart Davis. This Avon edition was the first paperback printing of the full version of the letter. The unusual curved corners of the book have made this edition highly collectible. This book is in excellent condition overall, with a very tight spine, clean and bright pages, and no rips, tears, marks, or other major signs of wear. Previous owner's embossed book seal on the first page.
Price: 9 USD
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
End Time: 2024-09-30T16:30:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Special Attributes: Vintage Paperback
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Avon Books
Topic: Classics
Subject: Vintage Paperbacks
Original/Facsimile: Original
