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The Happy Prince, and Other Tales - (Mint Editions) by Oscar Wilde (Paperback)

The Happy Prince, and Other Tales - (Mint Editions) by  Oscar Wilde (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>"Wilde's first authentic work...marked the beginning of his true creativity...Wilde's stories are splendid." -Jeanette Winterson</i> <p>"...partly for children and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy."-Jack Zipes</p> <p><b>Oscar Wilde's <i>The Happy Prince and Other Stories</i>(1888) is an inscrutable, magical fairy tale collection that has filled readers of all ages with joy and wonder. Each story explores profound truths of love, morality, and suffering; yet there is a poignant beauty that shines through each of these remarkable and timeless tales.</b></p> <p>The opening story, "The Happy Prince" is set in a town full of suffering, where a little sparrow who had been abandoned by his flock befriends a gilded statue of a prince who knew no sorrow in his life. The tenderness of their relationship and their empathy towards the ill-fortune of the townsfolk is one of the most touching evocations in all of children's literature; It is also a powerful allegory of inner beauty and the preoccupation with superficiality. The story has been adapted into animated films, radio plays, and a number of musical compositions since its publication.</p> <p>Another cherished gem within this collection is "The Selfish Giant", one of the most beloved stories in the English literature that tells the tale of a narcissistic giant, his wondrous garden, and the child who transforms his heart. Also included are the stories "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket".</p> <p>With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of <i>The Happy Prince and Other Stories</i> is both modern and readable. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><i>The Happy Prince and Other Tales</i>(1888) is an enormously popular collection of classic short stories from Oscar Wilde. This timeless volume, enthralling both adults and children since its publication, includes five delightful stories and features <i>The Selfish Giant one of the most beloved fairy tales in all of literature.</p>

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