The Selfish Giant - by Oscar Wilde (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>A beloved tale that has lasted for generations, <em>The Selfish Giant</em> by Oscar Wilde, one of the world's greatest writers, tells the tale of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the little child who changes the giant's heart. A beloved classic in English literature, <em>The Selfish Giant</em> may be Oscar Wilde's greatest story of redemption and forgiveness.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A beloved tale that has lasted for generations, <em>The Selfish Giant</em> by Oscar Wilde, one of the world's greatest writers, tells the tale of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the little child who changes the giant's heart. A beloved classic in English literature, <em>The Selfish Giant</em> may be Oscar Wilde's greatest story of redemption and forgiveness.</p><p>Newly illustrated by renowned artist Jeanne Bowman, this fantastic edition of this famous tale showcases Wilde's story in a pallet and composition that will delight and inspire both young and old and will become a family treasure to be read again and again.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"First published in 1888, Oscar Wilde's classic short story of a miserable giant and his magical winter garden is reinvented with new depth, emotion, and an explosion of color. Clever details add modern touches while paying homage to the original tale of how a small child's friendship slowly melts a giant's cold heart. Christian themes of love, forgiveness, and sacrifice are clear throughout as the frozen garden gradually transforms into a beautiful riot of blossoms." <br><b>- Michelle Schingler, <i>Foreword Reviews</i></b></p><br><br><p>"The richly sentimental 19th-century tale gets a 21st-century setting." <br><i><b>-Kirkus Reviews</b></i></p> <br><i><b>"</b></i> This remains a hopeful--and strangely timely--story about generosity and redemption." <br><i><b>- Publishers Weekly</b></i> <br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Oscar Wilde was born in 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. He is best known for his poetry, plays, including <i>The Importance of Being Earnest, </i> and the novel <i>The Picture of Dorian Gray</i>. Wilde also wrote a popular collection of stories for children called The Happy Prince and Other Tales. In the years since their publication, the stories in that collection (including <i>The Selfish Giant</i>) have been dramatized through radio, film, and dance worldwide.
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