The Happy Prince and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Oscar Wilde with Charles Robinson (Illustrator)

160 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction childrens classics short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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While best known for his comedies of the 1890s, including The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde was a master of many forms. This grand reproduction of a rare 1910 edition includes five of his very best fairy tales: "The Happy Prince," "The ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews

Moods

reflective 59%
emotional 47%
sad 42%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 31%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 26%
funny 24%
dark 19%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 16%
challenging 9%
tense 6%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | A mix: 33% | Character: 24% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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