Inspired by the Irish fairy tales of his childhood, Oscar Wilde's imaginative story-telling incorporates a variety of genres - from mystery to fantasy and the supernatural. This anthology also demonstrates the serious social and artistic concerns which run throughout his fiction.
From
The Happy Prince
, a tender story about friendship and compassion, to
The Remarkable Rocket
, a cautionary tale about a deluded, self-important firework, Wilde's aesthetic preoccupations are evident in every line. Witty, wise, big-hearted, and sometimes melancholy, these writings are a testament to his standing as a literary genius of the Victorian age.