Classic FAIRY tales
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the selfish giant
by oscar wilde
eet the author! Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. He died on November 30, 1900. He was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet and short story storywriter. His famous works include The Picture of Dorian Grey and The Importance of Being Earnest.
the selfish giant
"The Selfish Giant" is a short fantasy story for children. it was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Devoted Friend" and "The Remarkable Rocket".
giant who lived in a big house that had a beautiful garden, but he never let anyone enter it. As he returned from his trip, he saw children playing in his garden and angrily chased the away and built a high wall around it. After the children stopped coming to the garden and what was left was only winter. One morning, he saw children playing in the garden. Spring had come at last to express its happiness on seeing the children again. The giant was very sorry and allowed the children to play in the garden ever since. The giant's favourite among the children was a little boy who had kissed him when he helped him to get on top of the tree. But the little boy stopped coming to the garden and the giant missed him. One winter morning the giant saw the same boy under a tree. The boy was an angel who had come to take the giant to the garden of paradise, a reward for letting him play in his garden.
Check out this YouTube video of one of the most moving of Oscar Wilde's fairy stories, the heart of a selfish giant is melted by the sight of a small, helpless child.
7:40 - Written by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Annabel Spenceley, read by Joss Ackland.
Music: 'Sweet Dreams' Joe Griffiths - KPM 1212 - A Child For All Ages
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Classic FAIRY tales
Presentation
the selfish giant
by oscar wilde
eet the author! Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. He died on November 30, 1900. He was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet and short story storywriter. His famous works include The Picture of Dorian Grey and The Importance of Being Earnest.
the selfish giant
"The Selfish Giant" is a short fantasy story for children. it was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Devoted Friend" and "The Remarkable Rocket".
giant who lived in a big house that had a beautiful garden, but he never let anyone enter it. As he returned from his trip, he saw children playing in his garden and angrily chased the away and built a high wall around it. After the children stopped coming to the garden and what was left was only winter. One morning, he saw children playing in the garden. Spring had come at last to express its happiness on seeing the children again. The giant was very sorry and allowed the children to play in the garden ever since. The giant's favourite among the children was a little boy who had kissed him when he helped him to get on top of the tree. But the little boy stopped coming to the garden and the giant missed him. One winter morning the giant saw the same boy under a tree. The boy was an angel who had come to take the giant to the garden of paradise, a reward for letting him play in his garden.
Check out this YouTube video of one of the most moving of Oscar Wilde's fairy stories, the heart of a selfish giant is melted by the sight of a small, helpless child. 7:40 - Written by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Annabel Spenceley, read by Joss Ackland. Music: 'Sweet Dreams' Joe Griffiths - KPM 1212 - A Child For All Ages
More to come!From your funreadingspot!
Classic FAIRY tales