Nightingale and the Rose

Oscar Wilde`s jewel-like fairy tales tell of treasure, tragedy and transformation. These five fables are edged with darkness, but gleam with the trademark wisdom of one of Victorian literature`s greatest minds. In the unforgettable `The Nightingale and the Rose`, a young student yearns to be loved by his professor`s beautiful daughter, but his quest to capture her heart will come at a terrible cost. In `The Happy Prince`, a golden, decorated statue selflessly takes himself apart to gift his jewels to the poor people of the city he overlooks. `The Devoted Friend` powerfully criticizes self-interest and questions what defines true friendship, and `The Star-Child` and `The Model Millionaire` reveal, fantastically, that appearances may not always reflect the truth.