The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde

The Selfish Giant

Oscar Wilde with Jeanne Bowman (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction childrens classics short stories dark slow-paced

Description

A beloved tale that has lasted for generations, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, one of the world's greatest writers, tells the tale of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the litt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

hopeful 75%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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