The Happy Prince and Other Fairy Tales

This volume contains nine children’s stories by Oscar Wilde. “The Happy Prince” is the best known of the stories. The narrative follows a sentient statue of the “happy prince,” adorned in gems and precious metals, who sacrifices his beauty for the suffering poor of the city he watches over. Contents: • The Happy Prince • The Young King • The Star-Child • The Selfish Giant • The Nightingale and the Rose • The Devoted Friend • The Remarkable Rocket • The Birthday of the Infants • The Fisherman and His Soul