01597 a2200241 4500 118859 9781561636266 eng 741 Wilde, Oscar. 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 recognizes 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 Year 5 Literature Juvenile. Quadrinhos 000032/000032b4.jpg BR-BrIDEA BR-BrIDEA A Year 5 741 WIL Fairy tales of Oscar Wilde the happy prince Oscar Wilde; illustrated by P. Craig Russel New York Nantier Beall Minoustchine 2012 32 p. il. color 21.59 x 1.02 x 27.94 cm Russel, P. Craig Illustrated BK 0 0 ddc 0 0 12.27 12.27 2022-11-08 0 A Year 5 741 WIL 00059403AGC 2024-01-23 15:01:56 2024-01-23 BK 118859 118859