The Happy Prince And Other Tales

Oscar Wilde, Charles Robinson

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EVERYMANS LIBRARY
27 October 1995

Children's & Educational; Classic fiction (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA)

Series: Everyman's Library CHILDREN'S CLASSICS

The five original fairy tales included in this volume were first published by Davis Nutt in 1888. Although it is said that Wilde wrote them for his two young sons, the author himself claimed they were '. . . . not for children, but for childlike people from eighteen to eighty'. Since then the stories have been constantly reprinted and, despite the author's disclaimer, children have made the tales their own, a particular favourite being 'The Selfish Giant' - the highly moral story of the giant who banished children from his garden, so that spring never came. Charles Robinson, who produced the illustrations for a special edition first published in 1913, brought to the book a feeliong for its innate sadness that exactly fits the poetry of Wilde's text.

By: Oscar Wilde
Illustrated by: Charles Robinson
Imprint: EVERYMANS LIBRARY
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 212mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781857159394
ISBN 10: 185715939X
Series: Everyman's Library CHILDREN'S CLASSICS
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 27 October 1995
Recommended Age: From 2 to 12
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Happy Prince And Other Tales

Wilde's beautiful and sad stories are certain to bring a tear to the eye. The political undertones will keep adults intrigued, while the title story and marvels like 'The Selfish Giant' will keep children entranced. These tales should be read by everyone at some time in their life. (7 yrs +) (Kirkus UK)