The selfish giant
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About this book
This magnificent new edition of Oscar Wilde's beloved tale tells the story of the selfish giant who built a wall around his beautiful garden to keep children out. It was always winter in the garden, for no other season would venture there. Then one morning, a special child brought Spring back, and the giant's heart melted along with the snow.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 10546 readers · 24 pages · ≈ 27 min · Moderate
How long does it take to read The selfish giant?
About ≈ 27 min — 24 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The selfish giant?
24 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The selfish giant?
It sits on the Fairy Tales, Fiction shelves.
Is The selfish giant in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The selfish giant?
Oscar Wilde.