De Profundis; Being the First Complete and Accurate Version of 'Epistola: In Carcere et Vinculis' the Last Prose Work in English of Oscar Wilde.
by Wilde, Oscar:
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- Hardcover
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Oscar Wilde wrote this while in prison to his friend and lover Lord Alfred Douglas. This love letter is a profound look into the personal life of Oscar. Please Note: This book has been reformatted to be easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33779
- Title
- De Profundis; Being the First Complete and Accurate Version of 'Epistola: In Carcere et Vinculis' the Last Prose Work in English of Oscar Wilde.
- Author
- Wilde, Oscar:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Methuen, 1949
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography;
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David Ford Books
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David Ford Books
About David Ford Books
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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