The Happy Prince: The House Of Pomegranates
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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A timeless collection of literary fairy tales, The Happy Prince and Other Tales and The House of Pomegranates together present Oscar Wilde's most enchanting and morally resonant short fiction, written with the lyrical elegance and biting wit that defined his entire career. The stories chronicle the journeys of selfless statues, devoted swallows, selfish giants, and noble young men, each tale unfolding as a richly symbolic parable about sacrifice, beauty, love, and the indifference of the privileged toward the suffering poor. Wilde's prose achieves a rare duality — simultaneously accessible as children's stories and devastatingly poignant as social commentary for adult readers — illustrating the hypocrisy and cruelty that lurk beneath the surface of polished Victorian society. Written with an almost musical cadence, the narratives carry a bittersweet tone that lingers long after the final page, cementing Wilde's reputation as one of the most gifted storytellers of the nineteenth century.
Author: Oscar Wilde
Format: Paperback
Published: 2013, Central Compilation Translation Press
Genre: Photography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A timeless collection of literary fairy tales, The Happy Prince and Other Tales and The House of Pomegranates together present Oscar Wilde's most enchanting and morally resonant short fiction, written with the lyrical elegance and biting wit that defined his entire career. The stories chronicle the journeys of selfless statues, devoted swallows, selfish giants, and noble young men, each tale unfolding as a richly symbolic parable about sacrifice, beauty, love, and the indifference of the privileged toward the suffering poor. Wilde's prose achieves a rare duality — simultaneously accessible as children's stories and devastatingly poignant as social commentary for adult readers — illustrating the hypocrisy and cruelty that lurk beneath the surface of polished Victorian society. Written with an almost musical cadence, the narratives carry a bittersweet tone that lingers long after the final page, cementing Wilde's reputation as one of the most gifted storytellers of the nineteenth century.