by Oscar Wilde
HIGH above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all overwith thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed onhis sword-hilt.He was very much admired indeed. "He is as beautiful as a weathercock," remarked one of theTown Councillors who wished to gain a reputation for having artistic tastes; "only not quite souseful," he added, fearing lest people should think him unpractical, which he really was not."Why can
ISBN: 9798705469864
38 pages
Published: 2021-02-07