The Happy Prince

[calzephyr]

It might surprise some to realize that Oscar Wilde wrote a few fairy tales in addition to his books and plays. A friend was looking for a tear jerker, so I suggested the animated version of The Happy Prince, narrated by Christopher Plummer. The only versions on YouTube are a little blurry, but it doesn't detract from the bittersweet tale of love and compassion.

Watch on YouTube

Comments

[equusmaximus.livejournal.com]

Is that the one about the statue of the prince, and the swallow that stays with it?

[calzephyr77.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's exactly the one :-)

[thagirion.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh I have been wondering what this was for ages now. I saw this very one as a kid and liked how dark it was. I did not know what it was called. I loved the swallow's adorable voice. Thanks for sharing. Long search over.

Also I got your package today. Thank you so much. I loved all the cute art. I put a pic on DA. You'll see it. You should get a mention for it. It's on my photo account Sorath-Rising.

[calzephyr77.livejournal.com]

You are very welcome hun! I came across it a few years ago after trying to remember the name so hard. I think there is another one about an unfriendly giant too.

The voice for the swallow is perfect - so vain and dramatic. The last line of the cartoon moves me so much - gee, I find myself getting teary thinking about it :)

I can't believe your package arrived so fast!! I will check it out on DA.