Short Stories
Wilde wrote quite a few short stories, many of them for children:
- The Birthday of the Infanta »
A charming, bitter-sweet tale criticising the behavior of the upper classes. (12 pages)
- The Devoted Friend »
Short fable about the real meaning of friendship. A tale for all ages. (7 pages)
- The Fisherman and His Soul »
A story about a young fisherman who falls in love with a mermaid. (22 pages)
- The Happy Prince »
Timeless tale about friendship, compassion, and the transforming power of selfless love. (6 pages)
- The Model Millionaire »
A short touching story about a man, who is poor, but becomes rich through an act of kindness. (4 pages)
- The Nightingale and the Rose »
Short story of a little nightingale who sacrifices her life to create the perfect red rose for a young student in love. (4 pages)
- The Remarkable Rocket »
Comical fairy tale about a self-important fireworks rocket. (8 pages)
- The Selfish Giant »
Touching story of a giant who built a wall around his beautiful garden to keep out the children. (3 pages)
- The Sphinx Without a Secret »
Short story about a lady with the mysterious allure of a sphinx. (4 pages)
- The Star Child »
A delightful tale about goodness, generosity and charity. (10 pages)
- The Young King »
A story of a young man's metamorphosis that opens his eyes and heart. (9 pages)