The Happy Prince

Oscar Wilde

⏱ 7 minFamily classic

A gilded statue and a little swallow give away gold and jewels to the poor of the city, until the statue is bare and grey and the faithful swallow dies at his feet. A guided tour of Wilde's exquisite fairy tales.

Listen to the whole of The Happy Prince in about 7 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.