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Title: Happy Prince, The: Russell illustrations
Author: WILDE OSCAR
Illustrator: RUSSELL P CRAIG (ILL)
Format: HARDCOVER
Publication date: 01/10/2012
Imprint: NANTIER BEALL MINOUSTCHIN
Price: $22.95
Publishing status: Active
Arguably the most famous and beloved of Oscar Wilde’s nine fairy tales, this particular rendition
stands apart from the others due to its brilliant illustrations by a master of comic art. 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. In the spring, the townspeople are saved, but find only a stripped down
and dull statue alongside a dead swallow. The remains are tossed into an ash heap, but an emissary of God recognises
their sacrifice, and escorts them into the gardens of Heaven. Perfect for middle school students as an introduction to
the world-famous author, the dazzling illustrations in this book suit the timeless writings of Wilde.
RRP: $22.95 / ISBN 9781561636266 / 32 PP / IPG / Hardback / 5+ years
ISBN: 9781561636266