The Happy Prince and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Oscar Wilde

fiction childrens classics short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

204 pages | first published 1888

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Oscar Wilde made up these very special fairy stories for children. He was telling them more than stories about princes, giants, nightingales, and roses, he was teaching them about life and the way to live it. You will find in them so much sweetnes...
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Moods

emotional 51%
reflective 48%
sad 34%
adventurous 28%
dark 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 11%
challenging 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

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3.82

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