
The Selfish Giant, the Happy Prince and Other Stories
By Oscar Wilde
1992
First Published
3.99
Average Rating
64
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This book by the Irish writer Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde includes five short Selfish Giant The Happy Prince The Nightingale and the Rose The Devoted Friend The Remarkable Rocket
Avg Rating
3.99
Number of Ratings
245
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Oscar Wilde
Author · 213 books
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories, and one novel. Known for his biting wit, and a plentitude of aphorisms, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest. As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned for two years hard labour after being convicted of "gross indecency" with other men. After Wilde was released from prison he set sail for Dieppe by the night ferry. He never returned to Ireland or Britain, and died in poverty.