The Happy Prince and Other Stories (Puffin Classics)

by Lars Bo (Illustrator), Markus Zusak (Introduction), Markus Zusak (Introduction), Oscar Wilde (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.25

  A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as he should. Each of the stories shines with poetry and magic and will be enjoyed by children of every age. A perfect collection for children young and old, introduced by Markus Zusak, bestselling author of The Book Thief.

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.25

  These special fairy tales, which Oscar Wilde made up for his own sons, include The Happy Prince , who was not as happy as he seemed; The Selfish Giant , who learned to love little children; and The Star Child , who suffered bitter trials when he rejected his parents...Often whimsical and sometimes sad, they all shine with poetry and magic.

• New

  Paperback
  1993

  $6.72

  In these delightful tales, Oscar Wilde employs all his grace, artistry and wit. The Happy Prince tells of the statue of a once pleasure-loving Prince which, with the help of a selfless Swallow helps people in distress. As well as The Nightingale and the Rose, The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable Rocket, this collection contains The Selfish Giant, a remarkable story of the redemptive power of love.