The Happy Prince And Other Tales

Oscar Wilde (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. The Happy Prince and Other Tales 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". These stories explore the ideals of friendship, love, kindness and charity. This collection can be enjoyed both by children as well as adults as underlying the simplistic themes lay metaphorical and allegorical relevant comments on our society.