The Young King and other stories

The young king is brought up in the forest. He loves beautiful things, for example, fine new clothes and expensive jewels. He has three strange dreams and he changes his mind. (“The Young King”)

A young fisherman catch a mermaid by his net. The mermaid agreed to marry with him but he must send away his soul. Unfortunately, his shadow is going to stop him…(“The fisherman and his soul”)

A girl promises to dance with a student if he can bring her a red rose. His wish is heard by a nightingale which has never seen a true lover. The nightingale asks help of the rose tree. But the price of a red rose is death…(“The nightingale and the rose”)

“The Young King and other stories” (F WIL) has seven short stories, includes “The Happy Prince”, “The Star Child” and “The Selfish Giants”. All are written by famous write, Oscar Wilde. Some of the stories have sad endings. But you will enjoy it. You can borrow this book in the coming week.

 年輕的國王在森林中長大，他貪愛美麗的事物，例如華麗衣裳和昂貴寶石。他做了三個奇特的夢，想法有所轉變。(“The Young King”《少年國王》)

年輕的漁夫網得美人魚，美人魚答應委身下嫁，但漁夫先要割棄靈魂。可惜，他的影子將全力制止……(“The fisherman and his soul” 《漁人和他的靈魂》)

女士承諾跟學生共舞，只要學生能送上紅玫瑰。夜鶯從未見識真愛，聽到學生的願望，向玫瑰樹求助，不過換取紅玫瑰的代價竟是死亡……(“The nightingale and the rose”《夜鶯與玫瑰》)

“The Young King and other stories”《少年國王》(F WIL)共有7篇短篇故事，包括”The Happy Prince”《快樂王子》、”The Star Child”《星之子》和”The Selfish Giants”《自私的巨人》。全部都是由大文豪王爾德(Oscar Wilde)所創作，當中故事有悲哀的結局，但你會同樣喜愛。稍後你可於圖書館借閱本書。