How Long to Read THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde

How Long Does it Take to Read THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 39 minutes to read THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Happy Prince and Other Stories (sometimes called The Happy Prince and Other Tales) is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five classic stories. These are:: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket". Each tale is beautifully told and the book contains 12 full colour plates plus numerous BnW in text illustrations which add to the beauty of the stories. This book has proved so popular that a radio drama adaption was made by Columbia Workshop was broadcast on 26 December 1936. In 1941 Orson Welles and The Mercury Theatre broadcast a version on their "Christmas Show". Another radio version was broadcast in the Philco Radio Hall of Fame on 24 December 1944. This featured Orson Welles (narrator), Bing Crosby (as The Prince) and Lurene Tuttle as The Swallow. A record album called The Happy Prince was recorded and issued in 1946 by American Decca Records, with Orson Welles narrating and Bing Crosby as the Prince. In 1968 the Bee Gees publish the song "When the Swallows fly" with clear references to The Happy Prince tale. An animated film adaptation of the story was produced in 1974, starring Glynis Johns as the swallow and Christopher Plummer as the Prince. Adaptations have continued over the years, the most recent in 2019; Viki produced an adaption of the manga “Zattai Kareshi” by Yuu Watase. The show features numerous references to “The Happy Prince” even featuring a children's story book of the tale. This no doubt not the end for this superb children’s book. 10% of the profit from this book will be donated to charities: =============== KEYWORDS/TAGS: The Happy Prince, Oscar wilde, Folklore, Fairy Tales, fables, childrens stories, childrens book, Nightingale and the Rose, Selfish Giant, Devoted, Friend, Remarkable, Rocket, King of the Mountains, Mountains of the Moon, Palace, Sans-Souci, Loveliest, Queen, Maids of Honour, Rich, Making Merry, Beautiful House, Beggars, Sitting, Gates, princess, Pass by, red rose, Lips, Sweet, Honey, Tree, Little Child, Little Boy, he had Loved, Green, Linnet, Hans, Garden, Russian Princess, sleigh, horses, Fireworks, King, prince, storyteller, storytelling,

How long is THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde?

THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde is 97 pages long, and a total of 24,929 words.

This makes it 33% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to read THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde aloud.

What Reading Level is THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde?

THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER STORIES - A unique book by Oscar Wilde is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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