The Happy Prince, and Other Tales: A Quick Read edition

"The Happy Prince and Other Tales" is a collection of stories for children written by Oscar Wilde. It includes five stories: "The Happy Prince, " "The Nightingale and the Rose, " "The Selfish Giant, " "The Devoted Friend, " and "The Remarkable Rocket." In "The Happy Prince, " a statue asks a swallow to give his precious belongings to the poor, and they both end up in heaven. "The Nightingale and the Rose" tells the story of a nightingale who sacrifices her life to create a red rose for a student in love.
"The Selfish Giant" is about a giant who learns the value of kindness and generosity. "The Devoted Friend" explores the theme of true friendship through the story of Hans and Hugh. Lastly, "The Remarkable Rocket" follows the pompous and self-important journey of a firework. These stories have been adapted into various forms, including radio dramas, films, operas, and musicals. Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 1 hour - Reading time of the summarized text: 3 minutes