"The Happy Prince" by Elissa D. Grodin is a retelling of the classic tale by Oscar Wilde. The story revolves around a magnificent statue of a prince adorned in gold and jewels, who, despite his beauty, feels deep sadness for the suffering of the poor in his city. With the help of a kind-hearted swallow, the prince gives away his riches to help those in need. Together, they embark on a journey of compassion and sacrifice, highlighting themes of empathy, love, and the true meaning of happiness, ultimately teaching that true beauty lies in selflessness and caring for others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Myths, Legends, Fairy And Folktales .
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 45 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Cengage Learning, Inc .
This book contains the following story:
The Happy Prince
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.
