
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.











