Ireland

In Oscar Wilde’s short story “The Devoted Friend,” a bird tells a story about friendship to a water rat. In the story, a wealthy miller continually takes advantage of the generosity of his “friend” Hans, exploiting his kind nature without offering anything in return. While Hans works hard, helping the miller even to the detriment … Read more

Synopsis Oscar Wilde’s The Nightingale and the Rose is a tale that explores the theme of love and sacrifice. The story follows a young student desperate to find a red rose to give to the woman he loves, believing that this will win her heart. However, there is no red rose in his garden. A … Read more