The Happy Prince and Other Tales

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of five tales, each carrying a deep moral meaning and social critique.
• The tale «The Happy Prince» tells of a prince's statue that, after death, becomes aware of people's suffering and sacrifices everything it has to help them.
• In «The Nightingale and the Rose», the theme of sacrificial love is explored, where a nightingale sacrifices its life to create a red rose for a lovesick student.
• «The Selfish Giant» is a story about a giant who initially forbids children from playing in his garden but eventually realizes that happiness comes through kindness and generosity.
• The tale «The Devoted Friend» explores the theme of friendship and selfishness, showing how one person can exploit another under the guise of friendship.
• «The Remarkable Rocket» is a satirical tale about vanity and self-absorption, where a rocket considers itself the most important but ultimately ends up being insignificant.