Oscar Wilde – De Profundis 1997 Turkish Book Turkey

Oscar Wilde – De Profundis (De Profundis) – Can Yayınları Edition (1997)

Description:

This is the 1997 Turkish edition of De Profundis, published by Can Yayınları. Written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, the text is a long, deeply personal letter addressed to his former lover Lord Alfred Douglas.

The work reflects Wilde’s emotional and intellectual journey after his conviction and imprisonment for “gross indecency” in 1895. In De Profundis, he examines themes of suffering, betrayal, love, and spiritual transformation. The letter begins as a personal account of his relationship but gradually expands into a philosophical reflection on pain, art, and the meaning of life. It is considered one of Wilde’s most introspective and mature works.

Oscar Wilde is one of the most influential writers of the late 19th century, known for his wit, plays, and sharp social commentary. After his fall from public life, his writing took on a more reflective and tragic tone. De Profundis represents this final phase, revealing a deeply human and vulnerable side of the author.

This Can Yayınları edition presents a Turkish translation of Wilde’s prison letter, offering readers access to one of the most powerful personal documents in literary history. As both a biographical and philosophical text, it holds strong literary and emotional significance.

Key Features:

• Title: De Profundis (De Profundis)

• Author: Oscar Wilde

• Publisher: Can Yayınları

• PublicationYear: 1997

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Memoir; Epistolary nonfiction; Philosophical writing

• Original Context: Written in Reading Gaol prison (1895–1897)

• Main Focus: Personal letter to Lord Alfred Douglas

• Themes: Suffering; Love; Betrayal; Art; Spiritual reflection

• Literary Significance: One of Oscar Wilde’s most important late-life works