First published in 1888, The Happy Prince and Other Tales is an anthology of five magical, yet haunting short stories by Oscar Wilde.
The stories, written in the style of fairy tales, teach the reader - young and old - about love, friendship, selfishness, and sacrifice, even if atr the expense of one's life.
The story of the Happy Prince who was really sed, or the Selfish Giant who learned the meaning of love from the laughter of children, or even that of little Hans who believed in the gift of selfless friendship till his last breath, evoke deep emotions in the reader and are regarded as timeless classics.
