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Littlehampton Book Services Ltd (1969), 64 pages
Description
A beautiful, golden, jewel-studded statue and a little swallow give all they have to help the poor.
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LibraryThing member angieshere
This children's book is one of the most beautiful book I've ever read. I made the mistake of reading it aloud to a 5th grade class once--bit hard to do when your voice cracks as you are trying not to cry.
LibraryThing member AltheaAnn
Much as I love Wilde; this is not one of my favorite fairy tales. Its moralizing tone and theme of self-sacrifice/martyrdom may seem surprising to anyone familiar with Wilde's character. Overall, it just feels a bit saccharin and flat. It's OK, but it has none of the incisive wit that Wilde's
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LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
One of the first 'movies' I watched (something like four decades ago) which immediately compelled me to seek out the book. After reading this story, I've gradually tried to get around to reading everything by Wilde. And though he's done a lot of diverse stuff, I've really enjoyed most of what I've
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LibraryThing member LeonardGMokos
A tender and beautiful story no matter your age. Still and always a favourite.
LibraryThing member Mongolianchop
this is beautiful story.
I was impressed with this bird.
Hppy Prince is very kind to everything.
I was impressed with this bird.
Hppy Prince is very kind to everything.
LibraryThing member LonLucePolak
I read this book/story a long time ago, I think I was about 7 or 8. It touched me deeply, and was actually the first story that made me cry. (before that I only had read "happy" stories)
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CCBC Choices (1995)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Language
Original publication date
1888
Physical description
64 p.
ISBN
0600017842 / 9780600017844
Local notes
After dying young, the Happy Prince’s soul inhabits a beautiful ruby-encrusted statue covered in gold leaf which is perched high above the city. But when he sees the poverty, misery and desperateness of his people, he enlists the help of a barn swallow to remove the gilding of his statue and shower the riches on his people.
Lovely dreamy illustrations.
Part of the Hamlyn Little Fairy Tale series. Illustrated endpapers and a dove under the dustjacket.
Lovely dreamy illustrations.
Part of the Hamlyn Little Fairy Tale series. Illustrated endpapers and a dove under the dustjacket.