The Happy Prince

By Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince and Other Tales (sometimes called The Happy Prince and Other Stories) is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories, "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket". It is most famous for its title story, "The Happy Prince".

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sheba Blake Publishing
• Release date: Mar 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781304829160

Oscar Wilde

OSCAR WILDE (Dublín, 1854–París, 1900), poeta y dramaturgo irlandés, es considerado uno de los más célebres escritores en lengua inglesa de todos los tiempos, tanto por su provocadora personalidad como por su obra. Escribió relatos y novelas, como El retrato de Dorian Gray, poemas como el desgarrador La balada de la cárcel de Reading, y fue enormemente popular en el Londres victoriano por su exitosa producción teatral, como La importancia de llamarse Ernesto, y por su ingenio mordaz y brillante conversación.

Reviews for The Happy Prince

[mongolianchop-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

this is beautiful story.I was impressed with this bird.Hppy Prince is very kind to everything.

[leonardgmokos · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A tender and beautiful story no matter your age. Still and always a favourite.

[cheryl_in_cc_nv · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

One of the first 'movies' I watched (something like four decades ago) which immediately compelled me to seek out the book. After reading this story, I've gradually tried to get around to reading everything by Wilde. And though he's done a lot of diverse stuff, I've really enjoyed most of what I've read so far.

[angieshere · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This children's book is one of the most beautiful book I've ever read. I made the mistake of reading it aloud to a 5th grade class once--bit hard to do when your voice cracks as you are trying not to cry.

[altheaann · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Much as I love Wilde; this is not one of my favorite fairy tales. Its moralizing tone and theme of self-sacrifice/martyrdom may seem surprising to anyone familiar with Wilde's character. Overall, it just feels a bit saccharin and flat. It's OK, but it has none of the incisive wit that Wilde's better writing displays.

[lonlucepolak · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read this book/story a long time ago, I think I was about 7 or 8. It touched me deeply, and was actually the first story that made me cry. (before that I only had read "happy" stories)

[junemermaid · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Seldom does a children’s tale capture the depth and beauty of the human spirit, nor does it so vividly expose its cruelty and indifference, as masterfully as Oscar Wilde’s tale The Happy Prince. Remarkably simple and utterly moving. A must read for those wishing to teach children, of all ages, the meaning of true happiness.