The Happy Prince: And Other Tales

Heartbreakingly Beautiful Tales of Love and Sacrifice."High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt."But the Prince is not happy. From his vantage point, he witnesses the suffering and poverty of his people. Determined to help, he beseeches a little Swallow, who was bound for Egypt, to stay and be his messenger. One by one, the Prince gives away his jewels and his gold to the needy, until he is stripped bare—proving that the most precious things in life are not riches, but compassion and love.This collection includes Oscar Wilde’s most cherished fairy tales, including The Nightingale and the Rose, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend, and The Remarkable Rocket. Illustrated by Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood, these stories are a masterclass in wit, social satire, and the haunting beauty of the human soul. Read more