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 Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde's 'The Birthday of the Infanta' is a touching and sad fairy tale. The plot takes place in a grand Spanish palace. A young princess, the Infanta, is celebrating her birthday. There is a big party. The little Dwarf dances to make her happy. But he doesn't know that he looks different. The story's beautiful words show the little Dwarf's joy and the fancy world around him. But the cruel court laughs at him. When the Dwarf sees himself in the mirror, his heart is broken. He dies. This tale teaches kids to be kind and not to judge others by their appearances. Young readers will understand and feel this simple emotional story. It is perfect for those who like stories about beauty, sadness and lessons about kindness.

Text Analysis: Unique words: 1798 Total words: 8354

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