Oscar Wilde's Short stories

Three stories written by Oscar Wilde are included. "The young King" tells how a shepherd boy becomes a king and realizes that money and wealth are not worth human suffering. "The Star Child" tells the story of a baby found in the forest. After many adventures he discovers his true identity. "The Nightingale and the Rose" is a tale of a little nightingale who sacrifices her life to create the perfect red rose for a student in love.

Introduction – Oscar Wilde



The Young King

Part One - The Old King's Secret

Part Two - The Dreams

Part Three - The Coronation



The Coronation



The Crown Jewels



The Star-Child

Part One - The Baby

Part Two - The Mother

Part Three - The Punishment

Part Four - Three Pieces of Gold



Life in Victorian Times



Famous Victorians



The Nightingale and the Rose

Part One - The Student in Love

Part Two - The Nightingale's Sacrifice

Part Three - The Red Rose

Part Four - The Professor's Daughter