The Happy Prince (Japanese Language Book)
Language: Japanese
Published by Tōkyō : Ritoru Moa, 2006., 2006
Seller: Hakone Books, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, JapanHakone Books
AbeBooks seller since June 17, 2025
Condition: New
US$ 52.92
Quantity: 3 available
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Discover a beautiful Japanese edition of Oscar Wilde's classic fairy tale, "The Happy Prince," published by Little More. This poignant story recounts the tale of a magnificent statue and a selfless swallow, exploring themes of sacrifice, compassion, and the true meaning of happiness. Known for their high-quality and distinctive publications, Little More brings this timeless narrative to life for a new generation of readers. Note: The text is entirely in Japanese. Brand New Japanese Edition. Ships worldwide from Japan via Japan Post. Expedited shipping via FedEx available.
Seller Inventory # AB-9784898151662
- Title
- The Happy Prince (Japanese Language Book)
- Author
- Wilde, Oscar
- Publisher
- Tōkyō : Ritoru Moa, 2006.
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- Language
- Japanese
- ISBN 10
- 4898151663
- ISBN 13
- 9784898151662
Now, a gilded statute set atop a high column, he can see all the wretchedness of the poor, the sick and the lonely who inhabit the great city where he stands.
A swallow, hurrying to reach the warmth of Egypt before winter sets in, stops to rest between the feet of the Happy Prince. He is moved by the prince's description of the helplessness and hopelessness he sees all around him, and agrees to stay with the prince and to assist him in bringing comfort to those in need.
This story of sacrifice and redemption is a parable for our time, as it was for that time more than a hundred years ago when Oscar Wilde first published this moving tale.
Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish writer of great wit and talent who was born Oscar Fingall O'Flahertie Wills Wilde in 1854. He wrote a number of tales for children, but is perhaps best known for his 'Dorian Gray' (1890), 'Lady Windermere's Fan' (1892), 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (1895) and 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol' (1896). Wilde died in Paris in 1900.
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Hakone Books
Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
AbeBooks seller since June 17, 2025
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