IL PRINCIPE FELICE-UNA CASA DI MELOGRANI | I ED. 1980 | OSCAR WILDE

The Happy Prince – A House of Pomegranates compiles two collections of fairy tales by Oscar Wilde: The Happy Prince (1888) and A House of Pomegranates (1891), translated into Italian and first published under this combined title by Mondadori in 1980 Mare Magnum+1. This edition, available in a modest, illustrated paperback format (~161 pages), brings together a poignant blend of tales written with double intent: ostensibly children’s stories with a deeper allegorical resonance for adult readers. Wilde's narratives intertwine moral lessons, irony, and rich symbolism, often hiding sharp critiques of Victorian hypocrisies within the enchanting guise of fantasy. The volume includes beloved tales such as The Happy Prince, The Selfish Giant, The Birthday of the Infanta, The Nightingale and the Rose, and others—each crafted with lyrical elegance and emotional depth.