The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince

Oscar Wilde

32 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction childrens classics short stories emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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The Happy Prince was first published in 1888 and Oscar Wilde wrote it, along with his other fairy tales, for his two young sons Vyvyan and Cecil. It is just as important now as it was when it was written and it's impossible not be moved by the bea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,154 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
sad 56%
reflective 44%
lighthearted 34%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 24%
dark 13%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
mysterious 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

4.12

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