Short Stories

Oscar Wilde wrote quite a few short stories.

A collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde:

• The Birthday of the Infanta
  The Birthday of the Infanta is a criticism of the behavior of the upper class towards those in the lower class.
  
  
• The Devoted Friend
  The Devoted Friend is a story, told by a linnet to a group of pond animals, about self-sacrificing little Hans who puts the interests of the smooth-talking Miller before his own.
  
  
• The Fisherman and His Soul
  The Fisherman and His Soul is a story about a fisherman in love with a mermaid who sends his soul away.
  
  
• The Happy Prince
  The Happy Prince is a timeless tale about friendship, compassion, and the transforming power of selfless love.
  
  
• The Model Millionaire
  The Model Millionaire is a touching story about a poor man who later becomes rich.
  
  
• The Nightingale and the Rose
  The Nightingale and the Rose is a tale of a little nightingale who sacrifices her life to create the perfect red rose for a student in love.
  
  
• The Remarkable Rocket
  The Remarkable Rocket is fairy tale about self-important fireworks rocket.
  
  
• The Selfish Giant
  The Selfish Giant is a story of the giant who built a wall around his beautiful garden to keep children out.
  
  
• The Sphinx Without a Secret
  The Sphinx Without a Secret is a story about a lady with the mysterious allure of a sphinx.
  
  
• The Star Child
  The Star Child is a delightful tale about goodness, generosity and charity.
  
  
• The Young King
  The Young King is a story of a young man's metamorphosis, that opens his eyes and heart.