Oscar Wilde in Order of Publication
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.
The Selfish Giant
Download the audio to your computer, Right Click, Save As. 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 is not [...]
The Remarkable Rocket
Oscar Wilde’s witty tale about a rocket who is convinced that he is by far the most remarkable firework in the pack.
Wilde was known for his sparkling and naughty wit, but his children's stories have a poignant tone and Christian themes.