The Happy Prince, and Other TalesWilde, Oscar
The Happy Prince, and Other Tales
Oscar Wilde uses fairy tales to ask what people owe one another. A swallow helps a gilded statue give away its riches, while a selfish giant discovers why his garden never warms.
Stories in this collection
- The Happy Prince
- The Nightingale and the Rose
- The Selfish Giant
From the English edition
He was very much admired indeed. “He is as beautiful as a weathercock,” remarked one of the Town Councillors who wished to gain a reputation for having artistic tastes; “only not quite so useful,” he added, fearing lest people should think him unpractical, which he really was not.
Edition and source
Project Gutenberg eBook 902 · English
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