Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions. Volume 2 (of 2)

"Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions. Volume 2 (of 2)" by Frank Harris is a biography that focuses on Oscar Wilde's difficult time in prison and the shifts in his personality during this period. The book looks closely at Wilde's struggles and how he dealt with hardship, shaping both his personal character and his artistic view. It paints a clear picture of what Wilde went through behind bars, showing the tough conditions and his emotional state, while also noting his ability to cope with unbearable ordeals. The story tells of Wilde's initial suffering, the unexpected kindness from prison staff later on, and how he learned the importance of empathy and enduring hardship which led him to deeply ponder humanity. It also describes how these experiences pushed him to write "De Profundis," using the harsh reality of prison to rethink his life and what was to come.