The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, Alexis Deacon The Selfish Giant has a beautiful garden, but he wont let any of the children play in it. Winter comes and never leaves, until the power of love brings Spring and joy into the Giants garden and his heart... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The classic Oscar Wilde story is now beautifully illustrated and abridged by Alexis Deacon.The Selfish Giant has a beautiful garden, but he wont let any of the children play in it. Winter comes and never leaves, until the power of love brings Spring and joy into the Giants garden and his heart... Notes The classic Oscar Wilde story now beautifully illustrated and abridged by Alexis Deacon. The Selfish Giant has a beautiful garden, but wont let any children play in it. Winter comes and never leaves, until the power of love brings spring and joy into the Giants garden and his heart... Ages: 5+. Back Cover The giant was selfish. He didnt want the children to play in his garden. Winter came and never left. Will Spring ever come back? First published in 1888, Oscar Wildes The Selfish Giant is a timeless classic - abridged and illustrated here by the award-winning Alexis Deacon. "Deacon breathes new life into Wildes timeless fairytale" THE BOOKSELLER Author Biography Oscar Wilde (Author)Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on 16 October 1854. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford. He later lived in London and married Constance Lloyd there in 1884. Wilde was a leader of the Aesthetic Movement. His only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was first published in Lippincotts Monthly Magazine in 1890. He published a revised and expanded edition in 1891 in response to negative reviews which criticised the books immorality. Wilde became famous through of the immense success of his plays such as Lady Windemeres Fan (1892), An Ideal Husband (1895) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).In 1985, after a public scandal involving Wildes relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, he was sentenced to two years hard labour in Reading Gaol for gross indecency. His poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol was based on his experiences in prison and was published in 1898. After his release, Wilde never lived in England again and died in Paris on 30 November 1900. He is buried in P re Lachaise cemetery.Alexis Deacon (Illustrator)Alexis Deacon graduated from the University of Brighton, where he studied Illustration, gaining a first class honours degree. Alexis Deacon was one of Booktrusts ten Best New Illustrators in 2008, and Beegu was a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Alexis lives in London. Review The timeless morality tale ... is simply but effectively retold in this superbly illustrated edition. The contrast between the apocalyptic desolation of the giants nightmarish isolation and the rich vitality of the restored, child-filled garden is dramatic and filled with telling detail, and the gradual realisation of the havoc he has wreaked makes the giants conversion quite moving. Easily understood by even the youngest of readers. * Daily Mail *Deacon breathes new life into Wildes timeless fairytale in a stunning new abridged version of the classic * The Bookseller *Alexis Deacon has interpreted, and enriched, this much-loved Oscar Wilde fairytale with stunning new illustrations. The transformation of the giant from selfish to caring is beautifully realised * Carousel *Deacon has abridged the story here for early years children and his bold, atmospheric illustrations paint a memorable portrait of the dark and light shades of this timeless story which emphasises the power of love and the importance of sharing and forgiveness.Beautifully designed and produced, this marvellous adaptation is an ideal gift for all young readers. * Driffield Today *Illustrator Alexis Deacon has been rightly praised for his beautiful drawings, and he has put his talents to good use by breathing life into Oscar Wildes timeless fairytale The Selfish Giant. * Burnley Express * Promotional The classic Oscar Wilde story is now beautifully illustrated and abridged by Alexis Deacon. Review Text The timeless morality tale ... is simply but effectively retold in this superbly illustrated edition. The contrast between the apocalyptic desolation of the giants nightmarish isolation and the rich vitality of the restored, child-filled garden is dramatic and filled with telling detail, and the gradual realisation of the havoc he has wreaked makes the giants conversion quite moving. Easily understood by even the youngest of readers. Review Quote The timeless morality tale ... is simply but effectively retold in this superbly illustrated edition. The contrast between the apocalyptic desolation of the giants nightmarish isolation and the rich vitality of the restored, child-filled garden is dramatic and filled with telling detail, and the gradual realisation of the havoc he has wreaked makes the giants conversion quite moving. Easily understood by even the youngest of readers. Promotional "Headline" The classic Oscar Wilde story is now beautifully illustrated and abridged by Alexis Deacon. Details ISBN0099475863 Author Alexis Deacon Year 2015 ISBN-10 0099475863 ISBN-13 9780099475866 Media Book Publication Date 2015-01-29 Pages 32 Illustrator Alexis Deacon Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1854 Death 1900 DEWEY 823.8 Short Title SELFISH GIANT Language English Abridged Yes Residence Dublin, IE Format Paperback Imprint Red Fox Picture Books UK Release Date 2015-01-29 AU Release Date 2015-01-29 NZ Release Date 2015-01-29 Audience Age 5-7 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Audience Children / Juvenile Alternative 9781448198771 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:90375110;

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