The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince

Oscar Wilde

48 pages • first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction childrens classics short stories emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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Oscar Wilde's timeless, compassionate tale of friendship is brought to life through magical artwork From his high pedestal, the Happy Prince, a magnificent golden statue, can see all the misery of the city below him. He begs a little swallow to pl...

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Community Reviews

4.1
based on 2,765 reviews

Moods

emotional: 63%

sad: 51%

reflective: 44%

inspiring: 31%

lighthearted: 31%

hopeful: 28%

dark: 14%

adventurous: 9%

relaxing: 9%

funny: 4%

mysterious: 2%

tense: 2%

challenging: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

69% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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