This beloved fairy tale was written by Oscar Wilde in 1888 as a true-to-life fable for his sons. It has been read to so many sons and daughters since, as a lesson of love and compassion.
... While flying to a warmer climate, a little swallow stops to rest in the great city. His short stay is extended, however, when he takes refuge at, and then makes friends with, the golden statue of The Happy Prince. From high atop his pedestal in the city park The Happy Prince has a bird's-eye view of the sufferings of the people of the city. But, he is powerless to do anything. When the Prince entreats his new friend to stay and help him, a lesson in kindness and caring is in store for the little bird.
Stunning, evocative paintings by D. Gordeev, along with a masterful translation by Kornei Chukovsky, make this book a real treasure.
