Micheál Mac Liammóir Livres

These special fairy tales, which Oscar Wilde made up for his own sons, include 'The Happy Prince', who was not as happy as he seemed; 'The Selfish Giant', who learned to love little children; 'The Star Child', who suffered bitter trials when he rejected his parents. . . . Often whimsical and sometimes sad, they all shine with poetry and magic.

An illustrated biography of the Irish poet, dramatist, and essayist generally considered to be the most important poet in English of his time.

Signed by the author with dedication, dated Nollaig '69. 2nd printing, 1967. Notes on the plates by Olive Cook. 113 photogravure plates, 10 colour plates and 5 maps. Age toned pages some wear to fore edge.