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Timeless Stories for Children · May 17, 2021 · 25 min

The Devoted Friend - by Oscar Wilde

Robin Kermode reads this wonderful short story for children and adults by Oscar Wilde. The story is about Little Hans and his best friend Big Hugh, the miller, The story is told by a linnet to a water-rat following a conversation about what it means to be a devoted friend. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Star Child" and "The Selfish Giant".

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Robin Kermode reads this wonderful short story for children and adults by Oscar Wilde. 

The story is about Little Hans and his best friend Big Hugh, the miller, 

The story is told by a linnet to a water-rat following a conversation about what it means to be a devoted friend.  

It was first published in 1888 in the anthology 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Star Child" and "The Selfish Giant".






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