![]() I doubt he would have enjoyed his current reputation if this had been all he had written, but as an addition to his works, they are interesting enough. The stories are cynical, with Wilde poking fun at himself, society, and possibly Aesop’s Fables. ‘A person who, because he has corns himself, always treads on other people’s toes,’ answered the Roman Candle in a low whisper… ’What is a sensitive person?’ said the Cracker to the Roman Candle. His signature wit surfaced from time to time.Īfter the seven years were over he had said all that he had to say, for his conversation was limited. The final story seemed to be a study in pomposity, another subject Wilde knew a bit about. I could imagine Wilde basing it on his on personal experience. ![]() The Devoted Friend is a story of exploitation in the name of friendship and hypocrisy. The Selfish Giant is an almost religious tale in which an act of kindness is rewarded.the sort of tale in which the main character does not realize who he is aiding but proves his worth by his unselfish act. Furthermore, they lack compassion for each other. Moreover, people give importance to superficial beauty and a life full of luxury and escapism. ![]() ![]() The happy prince summary throws light on the society full of injustice and inequality. I dare say the main takeaway might be that love brings death and is much unappreciated. It contains five stories: The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend, and The Remarkable Rocket. This story by Oscar Wilde was published for the first time in May 1888. The title story, The Happy Prince, and its successor, The Nightingale and the Rose, are a bit sorrowful and bleak. Oscar Wilde does fairy tales-a kind of strange mixture. ![]()
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