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Title: A House of Pomegranates
Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The young king -- The birthday of the Infanta -- The fisherman and his soul -- The Star-child.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1915 Methuen and Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "A House of Pomegranates" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of fairy tales written during the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of beauty, suffering, and moral dilemmas in fantastical settings, inviting readers to engage with a world that is both enchanting and haunting. In the opening tale, "The Young King," the protagonist is a boy of noble birth, raised in a forest but suddenly thrust into the opulent life of a king, confronting the stark realities that come with wealth and power. At the start of "The Young King," we meet the young King on the eve of his coronation, reflecting on his newfound status amid the grandeur of the palace. We learn that he was raised by a peasant family and is now grappling with the contrast between his rustic origins and the opulence he is to inherit. In this portion, he dreams vivid dreams that reveal the darker truths of his kingdom: the exploitation of the poor, the inherent sacrifices of beauty, and the moral weight of his royal robes. As he awakens, he is faced with the decision of whether to don the regal garb that symbolizes a life of privilege built on the suffering of others—a poignant setup that invites speculation about his future choices and the responsibilities of leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
EBook No.: 873
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 604
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Children's stories, English
Subject: Short stories, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A House of Pomegranates
Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The young king -- The birthday of the Infanta -- The fisherman and his soul -- The Star-child.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1915 Methuen and Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "A House of Pomegranates" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of fairy tales written during the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of beauty, suffering, and moral dilemmas in fantastical settings, inviting readers to engage with a world that is both enchanting and haunting. In the opening tale, "The Young King," the protagonist is a boy of noble birth, raised in a forest but suddenly thrust into the opulent life of a king, confronting the stark realities that come with wealth and power. At the start of "The Young King," we meet the young King on the eve of his coronation, reflecting on his newfound status amid the grandeur of the palace. We learn that he was raised by a peasant family and is now grappling with the contrast between his rustic origins and the opulence he is to inherit. In this portion, he dreams vivid dreams that reveal the darker truths of his kingdom: the exploitation of the poor, the inherent sacrifices of beauty, and the moral weight of his royal robes. As he awakens, he is faced with the decision of whether to don the regal garb that symbolizes a life of privilege built on the suffering of others—a poignant setup that invites speculation about his future choices and the responsibilities of leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
EBook No.: 873
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 604
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Children's stories, English
Subject: Short stories, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.