The Happy Prince stands on a pedestal looking over the cityĪs the Swallow starts to donate the decorations, the Prince loses his splendor, rendering him helpless to fend off winter’s assault. The Swallow is on its way to Egypt to avoid the coming winter but chooses to stay and help the Prince. He asks a lone Swallow to donate his ruby, sapphire, and gold leaves to the underprivileged. He is doomed to gaze down upon them, unable to help anybody. He stands on top of a town full of suffering poor people, with sapphires for eyes and a ruby engraved on the hilt of his sword. In this modern fable, a statue of a prince made of lead is decorated with gems and golden leaves. The Happy Prince holds a special place as Wilde’s trademark story and may represent the author’s definitive declaration regarding the connection between inner and outer beauty. The more he learns about their difficulties, the more he regrets being unable to assist them. Formerly a prince who lived a lavish but ignorant life, he is now frozen and can only bear witness to the problems of the city’s citizens. The story revolves around a magnificent statue covered in finery that stands guard over a city rife with injustice and inequity. It was part of his collection of short stories aimed at children, titled The Happy Prince and Other Tales. “ The Happy Prince” is a short story by Oscar Wilde, published in May 1888.
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