Oscar Wilde

Wilde was known for his sparkling whit, but his children’s stories had a poignant tone. His beautiful tale of the Happy Prince shows the sadness as well as the joy of the world.

The Selfish Giant

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This classic story by Oscar Wilde is set in a garden that is not unlike paradise. Children play freely among the trees and flowers. And then the owner, The Selfish Giant, returns from a long holiday and drives out the children. But all [...]

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The Happy Prince

Oscar Wilde’s story of a statue and a swallow is both beautiful and sad. The statue was once a happy prince with no idea that others could be sad. Now that he is a statue, high above the city, he can see that his happiness is not shared by all.

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