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The happy prince and other tales a collection of five stories by oscar wilde, all incorporating his inimitable style and wit. Oscar wilde 18541900 the happy prince and other tales also sometimes called the happy prince and other stories is an 1888 collection of stories for children by oscar wilde. The happy prince and other tales oscar wilde download. Download oscar wilde s the happy prince, and other tales for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. The happy prince and other tales by oscar wilde books on. Download oscar wilde s the happy prince and other tales for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. A charming collection of childrens stories by oscar wilde. This recording has too much background, tape or machine noise on it to be enjoyable for me.
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The happy prince and other tales is a collection of fairy tales and fables, including the happy prince, the nightingale and the rose, the selfish giant, the devoted friend, and the remarkable rocket. Oscar wilde could be likened to a comet that passed through the world of british literature, and changed it forever. Librivox recording of the happy prince and other tales version 5 by oscar wilde. The happy prince and other tales quotes by oscar wilde. The main characters of this classics, short stories story are nightingale, student. From his vantage point, high above the city, the statue of the happy prince gives of himself in a way most astonishing. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 96 pages and is available in hardcover format.
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