Fairy Tales

6 hrs. 16 min.

Children's Books, Audio Fairy Tales & Poems

Language Russian

Author Oscar Wilde

Narrator Evgeny Ternovsky

Description

Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland. The writer was one of the greatest figures of European decadence. All his life he followed his own path, despising public opinion. Everything trivial irritated him, and the ugly repelled him. His only refuge from boredom and vulgarity was art. Through art he could “forget all the strife and horrors of the world.”
A special place in Oscar Wilde’s work is occupied by his fairy tales. The most famous of them are “The Star-Child,” “The Canterville Ghost,” “The Nightingale and the Rose,” “The Happy Prince,” “The Young King,” “The Devoted Friend,” “The Star-Child.” These tales are loved by readers all over the world, and they delight both adults and children alike. Funny, sad, and touching stories make one reflect on good and evil, love and friendship, devotion and compassion. The writer’s incredible fantasies, despite their drama and tragedy, leave a very bright feeling after reading.

Contents

The Happy Prince
The Nightingale and the Rose
The Selfish Giant
The Devoted Friend
The Remarkable Rocket
The House of Pomegranates
The Young King
The Birthday of the Infanta
The Fisherman and His Soul
The Star-Child