The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde, Fiction, Literary, Classics

In a town plagued by poverty, a swallow encounters the statue of the "Happy Prince," who, despite his name, has never known true happiness. The prince, observing the suffering of the townspeople from his pedestal, requests the swallow to help by donating the precious jewels and gold from his statue to those in need. This poignant tale explores themes of sacrifice, compassion, and the contrast between appearance and reality, highlighting the importance of empathy in a world marked by hardship.