Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde: The Happy Prince, 5 - (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The happy prince is arguably the most famous and well loved of Oscar Wilde's nine fairy tales, rivaled only by The selfish giant. It is also a very timely tale at a time of controversy over the increasing chasm between rich and poor...The happy prince has lived a life of opulence but has died young and his soul inhabits a beautiful ruby encrusted statue covered in gold leaf. From his perch high above the city he is witness to all the poverty, misery, and hopelessness in which his people have been living. This is the story of his ultimate sacrifice on behalf of his people"--P. [4] of cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Arguably the most famous and beloved of Oscar Wilde's nine fairy tales, this particular rendition stands apart from the others due to its brilliant illustrations by a master of comic art. After dying young, the Happy Prince's soul inhabits a beautiful ruby-encrusted statue covered in gold leaf which is perched high above the city. But when he sees the poverty, misery and desperateness of his people, he enlists the help of a barn swallow to remove the gilding of his statue and shower the riches on his people. In the spring, the townspeople are saved, but find only a stripped down and dull statue alongside a dead swallow. The remains are tossed into an ash heap, but an emissary of God recognizes their sacrifice, and escorts them into the gardens of Heaven. Perfect for middle school students as an introduction to the world-famous author, the dazzling illustrations in this book suit the timeless writings of Wilde.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A visual delight, capturing the writer's blend of wit and sentimentality with Russell's usual fine-lined grace. As apt today as it was when Wilde first crafted it in the Victorian Era, <i>The Happy Prince</i> is a lovingly depicted parable of Christian charity that deserves to be revived in this era of celebrated selfishness. --<i>Seattle Post Intelligencer</i> (August 11, 2012)<br><br>Oscar Wilde's tales are not meant for young children. Dark and mystical, these disturbing gems are sure to appeal to some adolescents, but are worth revisiting throughout life. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. --<i>Library Media Connection</i> (February 2013, STARRED REVIEW)<br><br>Russell matches Wilde's literary skills with artistic talent. --<i>Publishers Weekly </i><br><br>Russell's elegant, glowing, art nouveau-influenced illustration, which recalls both Maxfield Parrish and Arthur Rackham, fits the tale perfectly. A work of adaptation that it's hard to think could be bettered. --www.BooklistOnline.com<br><br>Russell's illustrations slip delicately between the terrific pain the prince sees and the fragile joy the bird helps him deliver. --<i>Teacher Librarian</i> (December 2012)<br><br>Skillfully using perspective, angle, and shadow, Russell portrays the emotions and humanity of the Happy Prince while never letting readers forget that he is a statue. A lovely adaptation. --<i>School Library Journal</i> (September 2012)<br><br>Smartly adapted by master craftsman Russell. Conveyed with great heart. --<i>Miami Herald</i> (July 8, 2012)<br><br>Well worth the wait. As usual, Russell's art is transcendent, transporting the reader to a world where even trash dumps have their own textured, fine-lined beauty. This story of heroic altruism and the gap between rich and poor is of special relevance today, where it's reflected in the Occupy Wall Street movement and presidential politics. --<i>Minneapolis Star Tribune</i> (June 28, 2012)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Oscar Wilde</b></b> was a playwright, essayist, and novelist. He was the author of <i>The Importance of Being Earnest </i>and <i>The Picture of Dorian Gray</i>.<b> P. Craig Russell</b><i> </i>is the author of several comics, and has adapted other fairy tales written by Oscar Wilde, as well as operas composed by Wagner and Mozart. He has won multiple Eisner, Harvey, and Parents' Choice Awards. He lives in Kent, Ohio.
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