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The Happy Prince, and Other Tales

by Oscar Wilde

First published
1888
Reading level
Easy
Price
Free

About the book

"The Happy Prince, and Other Tales" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of stories published in May 1888. This work contains five tales that blend beauty with moral lessons, exploring themes of sacrifice, selfishness, and compassion. A gilded statue and a devoted swallow give everything to help the poor. A nightingale sacrifices her life for love, only to see it discarded. A giant discovers the cost of his cruelty. Each story reveals how generosity and selflessness transform lives, while also exposing society's blindness to true value.

  • Fairy tales
  • Children's stories, English
  • Short stories, English

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #902. The Happy Prince, and Other Tales on Wikipedia.

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