The Happy Prince and other tales: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Happy Prince and other tales by Oscar Wilde — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER TALES is a collection of fables - THE HAPPY PRINCE had been, in life, a joyful personality. However, now, immortalised by a gold and jewel encrusted statue, he's saddened by the poverty of his citizens. Unable to move, he enlists the help of a swallow to help his people ... In THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE, a nightingale overhears a student complaining that his professor's daughter will not dance with him, as he is unable to give her a red rose. But will the nightingale's sacrifice be enough?
Quick facts about The Happy Prince and other tales
- Title: The Happy Prince and other tales
- Author: Oscar Wilde
- First published: 1888
- Genre: fairy tales, large type books, children's fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL8269770W
Where to read The Happy Prince and other tales
The Happy Prince and other tales by Oscar Wilde is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Happy Prince and other tales about?
THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER TALES is a collection of fables - THE HAPPY PRINCE had been, in life, a joyful personality.
Who wrote The Happy Prince and other tales?
The Happy Prince and other tales was written by Oscar Wilde.
When was The Happy Prince and other tales published?
The Happy Prince and other tales was first published in 1888.
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