The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 and died on the 30th November 1900. He was an Irish playwright, poet and author of numerous short stories and one novel.

Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’.