The Happy Prince and Other Tales
No. of pages 60
Published: 2020
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"The Happy Prince and Other Tales" is a collection of poignant stories by Oscar Wilde, beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane. One of the most famous tales, "The Happy Prince," follows a gilded statue of a prince adorned with precious jewels. After witnessing the suffering of the poor in his city, the statue enlists the help of a little swallow to distribute his jewels to those in need. The stories explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the true nature of happiness, highlighting the contrast between appearance and reality, and emphasizing the importance of compassion and kindness in a world often focused on materialism. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 60 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Read Books .
J. M. D. Meiklejohn (1830-1902) was a Scottish educator and the author of many textbooks on language and literacy. Walter Crane (1845 1915) was an artist and book illustrator and part of the Arts and Crafts style of late Victorian illustrated literature that still influences nursery rhymes and children's stories. Oscar Wilde was born in Ireland in 1854 and is known for his poetry, plays and the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray . He died in Paris in 1900.