The Happy Prince and Other Stories

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.-Dear Prince, I must leave you, but I will never forget you, and next spring I will bring you back two beautiful jewels in place of those you have given away. The ruby shall be redder than a red rose, and the sapphire shall be as blue as the great sea.-In -The Happy Prince- a statue - jewelled and opulent - keeps careful watch over the city and its inhabitants. Enlisting the help of a swallow, his selfless acts bring comfort to those most in need. -The Nightingale and the Rose- is a tragic tale of personal sacrifice in the name of love, while in -The Selfish Giant- the end of an eternal winter finally brings springtime and happiness.In this collection of enchanting tales from a master storyteller, Oscar Wilde has entranced readers both young and old since publication in the late nineteenth century.