The Happy Prince and Other Tales Illustrated (Annotated) |
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General Editor:
| Publishing, John |
Author:
| Wilde, Oscar |
ISBN: | 979-8-8441-9758-1 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2022 |
Publisher: | Independently Published
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $8.99 |
Book Description:
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Unique Elements
- Historical Context
- Detailed 19th Century Historical Timeline
Introduction to a Delightful Collection of Short Stories
The soul of the Happy Prince resides in a ruby-encrusted statue covered in gold leaf that stands high above the city. As he sees his people's poverty, misery, and desperateness, he enlists the help of a barn swallow to remove the gilding of his statue and shower them with riches. When the...
More Description
Unique Elements
- Historical Context
- Detailed 19th Century Historical Timeline
Introduction to a Delightful Collection of Short Stories
The soul of the Happy Prince resides in a ruby-encrusted statue covered in gold leaf that stands high above the city. As he sees his people's poverty, misery, and desperateness, he enlists the help of a barn swallow to remove the gilding of his statue and shower them with riches. When the townspeople are saved in the spring, they find only a dull statue and a dead swallow. An emissary of God recognizes their sacrifice and escorts them into Heaven's gardens.
From The Book
"The eyes of the Happy Prince were filled with tears, and tears were running down his golden cheeks. His face was so beautiful in the moonlight that the little swallow was filled with pity."
″ 'When I was alive and had a human heart,' answered the statue, 'I did not know what tears were, for I lived in the Palace of Sans-Souci, where sorrow is not allowed to enter.' "
"And the little swallow began to think, and then he fell asleep. Thinking always made him sleepy."
- The Happy Prince
Synopsis
Since these short stories were first published, they have become global favorites thanks to their charming illustrations from early editions. Today, children and adults alike read the magical tales with awe, just as they did all those years ago. Included are the following tales:
- The Happy Prince
- The Nightingale and the Rose
- The Selfish Giant
- The Devoted Friend
- The Remarkable Rocket
"A stunning reprint"
At John Buxton Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to the highest standards. As such, the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors' publication, preserving its earliest form for your enjoyment. This title is one of the best-known collections of fairy tales for kids, and will make an excellent gift to the avid reader in your life - or an excellent addition to your current collection.
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Beautiful original preservation
Become enchanted and captivated by this popular collection of fairy tales to read to children
An ideal book as a gift
Night time bedtime stories for kids and toddlers
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Title details
- Original manuscript
- Classic fiction novel
- 5 x8 inches
- Matte cover
- White paper
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