The Happy Prince, and Other Tales

Exploring themes of sacrifice and selflessness, this collection features five poignant tales that highlight the struggles of the poor and the nature of true beauty. In "The Happy Prince," a statue's desire to help the needy leads to his own degradation and the swallow's tragic fate. Similarly, "The Nightingale and the Rose" showcases the nightingale's ultimate sacrifice for love, only to be met with rejection. Each story intertwines moral lessons with rich symbolism, revealing the depths of human emotion and the often overlooked value of compassion.