The Selfish Giant by Monsieur Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde's moving parable, illustrated by one of the greatest children's illustrators of our timeThe Selfish Giant won't let the children play in his beautiful garden. But when he tries to wall it off from the world, Winter comes to stay, with nothing but snow and wind and hail, and Spring will not return. It isn't until the Giant realizes his selfishness has been keeping life from his garden that he comes to believe kindness wins out over selfishness. This enchanting story from Oscar Wilde, evocatively illustrated by renowned artist Lisbeth Zwerger, is a poignant tale of generosity you'll want to share with others.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), a poet and playwright, is best remembered for his 1890s comedies, such as The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as his sad imprisonment and premature death.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780590444606 |
| ISBN 10 | 0590444603 |
| Title | The Selfish Giant |
| Author | Monsieur Oscar Wilde |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scholastic India Pvt Ltd |
| Year published | 1991-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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