“The world has become sad because a puppet was once melancholy. The nihilist, that strange martyr who has no faith, who goes to the stake without enthusiasm, and dies for what he does not believe in, is a purely literary product. He was invented by Turgenev, and completed by Dostoevsky. Robespierre came out of the pages of Rousseau as surely as the People's Palace rose out debris of a novel. Literature always anticipates life. It does not copy it, but moulds it to its purpose.”
Quote by Oscar Wilde
Work
De Profundis: The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Writings
This volume brings together a selection of the author's writings, including the poignant poem 'De Profundis,' which delves into the depths of personal suffering and introspection. The collection also features other works that reflect on themes of imprisonment, social commentary, and the human condition. more
Author
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more
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