The Happy Prince and Other Tales

About “The Happy Prince and Other Tales”

The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of five bedtime stories for children written by Oscar Wilde and first published in May 1888. The stories include "The Happy Prince," "The Nightingale and the Rose," "The Selfish Giant," "The Devoted Friend," and "The Remarkable Rocket." They are known for their moral lessons and are often taught in schools. Some of the stories have been adapted into animated films. In 2003, the second through fourth stories were made into a three-part series called Wilde Stories for Channel 4. The collection is considered a classic in children's literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)