{"product_id":"he-happy-prince-and-other-tales-oscar-wilde","title":"he Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Happy Prince and Other Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, Oscar Wilde \u003cem\u003e— Everyman's Library Children's Classics Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Alfred A. Knopf \/ Everyman's Library, 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 96.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine. The book is tightly bound in deep maroon cloth, featuring an unblemished, vibrant inlaid colour plate on the front board. The gilt lettering and decorative tooling to the front board and spine remain perfectly bright and unoxidised, complemented by the sharp, unrubbed harlequin pattern at the spine ends. All corners are sharp with no evidence of bumping or shelf-wear. Internally, the pages are pristine, crisp, and entirely free from foxing, toning, or previous ownership markings, ensuring a brilliant presentation of the text and illustrations. The barcode sticker on the lower rear board is fully intact and unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This beautifully presented volume forms part of the esteemed Everyman’s Library Children’s Classics series, first included in this format in 1995. It reproduces Oscar Wilde’s timeless collection of fairy tales, originally published in 1888. The edition is notable for incorporating the exquisite illustrations by Charles Robinson, which were first commissioned for a special edition in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a modern classic reprint, this edition is quite common on the open market and remains widely accessible. However, it is an exceptionally well-preserved example, making it a highly attractive reading or gift copy for collectors of the Everyman’s series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1888, Oscar Wilde’s \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Prince and Other Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterful collection of fairy tales written not merely for children, but for \"childlike people from eighteen to eighty.\" The collection includes the titular story of a gilded prince and a compassionate swallow, alongside other beloved fables such as \"The Selfish Giant\" and \"The Nightingale and the Rose.\" Blending profound moral allegories with Wilde's signature wit and poetic melancholy, these enduring tales continue to captivate readers with their exploration of love, sacrifice, and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54831010185555,"sku":"5342","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260820_104507.jpg?v=1788344616","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/he-happy-prince-and-other-tales-oscar-wilde","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}