The Happy Prince & Other Tales | By Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde's collection of fairy tales, The Happy Prince and Other Stories, has delighted readers of all ages since it was first published in 1888. This audiobook features a dramatic reading of all five stories by a talented cast of volunteers, including Availle, Rebecca Braunert-Plunkett, ElleyKat, Amanda Friday, Libby Gohn, Elizabeth Klett, Arielle Lipshaw, Beth Thomas, and Katalina Watt. The stories in The Happy Prince are allegories that explore complex themes such as love, loss, sacrifice, and the importance of compassion. In “The Happy Prince,“ a statue of a prince who was once selfish learns the true meaning of happiness by giving away his jewels to help the poor. “The Nightingale and the Rose“ tells the story of a nightingale who sings her heart out to obtain a red rose for her beloved prince, only to be killed by the prince's selfishness. “The Selfish Giant“ is a cautionary tale about a giant who locks out the children from his garden, only to learn the t