The Happy Prince and Other Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics)
Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) is deservedly famous for the brilliant plays and
other works he wrote for adults. But he also was a wonderful writer for
children, the author of two charming volumes of fairy tales. In this
captivating collection you will find every one of the nine sensitive,
unforgettable stories he wrote for young readers.
Included here are
"The Happy Prince," a tale of a young nobleman who in his lifetime
sought only pleasure, but in death, as a gold-encrusted statue, provides
aid to the needy; "The Selfish Giant," in which children are prohibited
from playing in the garden of an unfeeling colossus; and "The
Star-Child," the tale of a beautiful boy whose ugly spirit causes his
physical appearance to become equally grotesque. Also here are such
favorites as "The Nightingale and the Rose," "The Birthday of Infants,"
"The Remarkable Rocket," "The Devoted Friend," "The Young King," and
"The Fisherman and His Soul." Reprinted complete and unabridged, these
enchanting tales will appeal to devotees of Wilde and fairy tale fans of
all ages.
Product details
- Reading level: 9 - 14 years
- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. (28 June 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0486417239
- ISBN-13: 978-0486417233
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 0.6 x 20.3 cm