The Happy Prince, and Other Tales
The Happy Prince and Other Tales, published in 1888, contains five stories that Oscar Wilde wrote, as he said, partly for children and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy. A gilded statue gives away its gold leaf and its jeweled eyes through a swallow who stays too long into the winter; a nightingale dies to make a red rose for a student who does not deserve it; a giant finds a small boy in his garden; a miller explains the duties of friendship to the friend he is ruining; and a firework delivers a lecture on his own importance. The tales are tender and sharp at once, and the sadness in them is real. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Happy Prince, and Other Tales
The Happy Prince, and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Happy Prince, and Other Tales online?
Yes. The Happy Prince, and Other Tales opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Happy Prince, and Other Tales is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales in the public domain?
Yes. The Happy Prince, and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Happy Prince, and Other Tales?
About 1 h 06 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales?
The Happy Prince, and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
