The Happy Prince, and Other Tales: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Happy Prince, and Other Tales is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wilde, Oscar (1854–1900).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Happy Prince, and Other Tales" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of stories published in May 1888. This work contains five tales that blend beauty with moral lessons, exploring themes of sacrifice, selfishness, and compassion. A gilded statue and a devoted swallow give everything to help the poor. A nightingale sacrifices her life for love, only to see it discarded. A giant discovers the cost of his cruelty. Each story reveals how generosity and selflessness transform lives, while also exposing society's blindness to true value.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Happy Prince, and Other Tales
- Author credits: Wilde, Oscar (1854–1900)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's stories, English
- Fairy tales
- Short stories, English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Short Stories
- Children's Literature
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