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I definitely recommend reading Wilde's fairy tales, if you're looking for something after reading the obligatory "Dorian Gray" and "Importance of Being Earnest". A less sarcastic, dramatic reading that shows off the tenderness in Wilde's writings.
medium-paced
This is such a great collection of short tales. It teaches a lot of things and tells of great morals. I think what I liked the best is The Nightingale and Rose. It is just so sad and heart-breaking.
it's been 2 years since i first read the happy prince, and i still haven't gotten over it
There are much better collections out there.
These stories all have a moral point. Giving completely of yourself, the abusive friendships, etc. The tales are more sad than happy. I felt they correlated with religious parables and I didn't fully agree with their messages.
These stories all have a moral point. Giving completely of yourself, the abusive friendships, etc. The tales are more sad than happy. I felt they correlated with religious parables and I didn't fully agree with their messages.
A fun collection of Wilde's stories are geared, in many ways, towards a younger audience. They are highly moralistic, with very clear messages about living generous, kind, and loving life. Not for those who are looking for something like his famous plays, but well worth a read if you want a better feel for his canon.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was one of my favorite collections as a child, and I spent many happy hours reading and re-reading the short stories contained in this volume. The Nightingale and the Rose was a joy to read, as was The Happy Prince, but my favorite by far was The Selfish Giant. Even now, after fifty decades of life, I find myself occasionally going back to re-read this beautiful little story of the walled in giant whose heart was softened by love. It has so much of such importance to teach about the well-lived life! Highly recommended...
