FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE HC 05 HAPPY PRINCE: The Happy Prince - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 1561636266 ISBN 13: 9781561636266

Verlag: NBM, 2019

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"The timing of this book couldn't be better, speaking as it does to what the citizens of a well-off community value, and how they shirk social responsibility. The lesson is plain, yet sensitively and elegantly rendered." --www.AVClub.com

"Lovingly, beautifully crafted. Arguably the most beautiful graphic album of 2012. My regard for this wonderful book comes from deep within my soul, and I recommend it without hesitation or restraint." --"Comic Buyer's Guide" (October 2012)

"Russell's elegant, glowing, art nouveau-influenced illustration, which recalls both Maxfield Parrish and Arthur Rackham, fits the tale perfectly. A work of adaptation that it's hard to think could be bettered." --www.BooklistOnline.com

"Russell's elegant, glowing, art nouveau influenced illustration, which recalls both Maxfield Parrish and Arthur Rackham, fits the tale perfectly. A work of adaptation that it's hard to think could be bettered." www.BooklistOnline.com"

"Russell matches Wilde's literary skills with artistic talent." --Publishers Weekly

"Smartly adapted by master craftsman Russell. Conveyed with great heart." --Miami Herald (July 8, 2012)

"Well worth the wait. As usual, Russell's art is transcendent, transporting the reader to a world where even trash dumps have their own textured, fine-lined beauty. This story of heroic altruism and the gap between rich and poor is of special relevance today, where it's reflected in the Occupy Wall Street movement and presidential politics." --Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 28, 2012)

"Oscar Wilde's tales are not meant for young children. Dark and mystical, these disturbing gems are sure to appeal to some adolescents, but are worth revisiting throughout life. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." --Library Media Connection (February 2013, STARRED REVIEW)

"A visual delight, capturing the writer's blend of wit and sentimentality with Russell's usual fine-lined grace. As apt today as it was when Wilde first crafted it in the Victorian Era, The Happy Prince is a lovingly depicted parable of Christian charity that deserves to be revived in this era of celebrated selfishness." --Seattle Post Intelligencer (August 11, 2012)

"Skillfully using perspective, angle, and shadow, Russell portrays the emotions and humanity of the Happy Prince while never letting readers forget that he is a statue. A lovely adaptation." --School Library Journal (September 2012)

Reseña del editor:

Arguably the most famous and beloved of Oscar Wilde’s nine fairy tales, this particular rendition stands apart from the others due to its brilliant illustrations by a master of comic art. After dying young, the Happy Prince’s soul inhabits a beautiful ruby-encrusted statue covered in gold leaf which is perched high above the city. But when he sees the poverty, misery and desperateness of his people, he enlists the help of a barn swallow to remove the gilding of his statue and shower the riches on his people. In the spring, the townspeople are saved, but find only a stripped down and dull statue alongside a dead swallow. The remains are tossed into an ash heap, but an emissary of God recognizes their sacrifice, and escorts them into the gardens of Heaven. Perfect for middle school students as an introduction to the world-famous author, the dazzling illustrations in this book suit the timeless writings of Wilde.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: NBM
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1561636266
• ISBN 13: 9781561636266
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 32
• Zeichner: Russell P. Craig