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The Happy Prince and Other Tales
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The Happy Prince and Other Tales

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The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of fairy tales by Oscar Wilde, published in 1888. These tales are characterized by their romantic allegory and showcase Wilde's gift for storytelling in the form of fairy tales. The collection includes stories like "The Happy Prince," "The Selfish Giant," and "The Nightingale and the Rose," often featuring themes of sacrifice, love, and the consequences of selfishness. Wilde's work in this collection, like much of his writing, explores moral and social commentary through imaginative narratives.12

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