The richness of Oscar Wilde's way with words and ideas is given full range in this sparkling collection of short stories written between 1887 and 1891. From the comic tales of 'The Canterville Ghost' and 'Lord Arthur Savile's Crime' to the marvellous fairy stories and fantasies of 'The Selfish Giant', 'The Happy Prince' and 'The Star Child', we are treated to the extravagance and dexterity of Wilde's exceptional wit, in stories that will appeal to both adults and children. Beautifully illustrated by Wilde's fellow decadent and aestheticist, the inimitable Aubrey Beardsley, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also features an afterword by David Stuart Davies.