Oscar Wilde
The Happy Prince and Other Tales
The Happy Prince and Other Tales
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The Happy Prince. High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt. He was very much admired indeed. “He is as beautiful as a weathercock,” remarked one of the Town Councillors who wished to gain a reputation for having artistic tastes; “only not quite so useful,” he added, fearing lest people should think him unpractical, which he really was not. “Why can’t you be like the Happy Prince?” asked a sensible mother of her little boy who was crying for the moon. “The Happy Prince never dreams of crying for anything.” “I am glad ther
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Oscar Wilde's beloved collection of fairy tales, including the title story of a golden statue who gives away his jewels to help the poor of his city. Tender, witty, and quietly devastating, these tales showcase Wilde at his most compassionate.
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