The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince and Other Tales

Oscar Wilde with Charles Robinson (Illustrator)

96 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories lighthearted slow-paced
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Description

A pleasure seeking prince, a selfish giant, and more: Wilde's fairy tales, first published in 1888, for childlike people from eighteen to eighty."

Community Reviews Summary of 1,359 reviews

Moods

reflective 53%
lighthearted 38%
emotional 37%
funny 34%
adventurous 32%
inspiring 27%
sad 26%
relaxing 14%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 8%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 24% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 25% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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