Name: A House of Pomegranates
Author: Oscar Wilde

A House of Pomegranates is a collection of stories written by Oscar Wilde and originally published in 1891.

It consists of four stories:

The Young King: About a shepherd who discovers he is destined to be king.
The Birthday of the Infanta: A dwarf falls in love with a princess in a story that contrasts innocence and cruelty.
The Fisherman and His Soul: A tale of love and freedom.
The Star-Child: The story of a child who falls from the sky and his search for identity.

Through these short stories, Wilde combines the beauty of his prose with a series of reflections on human values and society that not only entertain the reader, but also offer interesting morals and ideas.

"It was the birthday of the Infanta. She was just twelve years of age, and the sun was shining brightly in the gardens of the palace..."

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WHY READ A HOUSE OF POMEGRANATES IN 2025?

137 years later, still timely

Four jewel bright tales where beauty wrestles with pride and generosity finds its cost. Wilde writes with music and moral clarity, giving adults fairytales that still feel fresh.

TODAY'S CONNECTION

If you love brief fables with bite, these stories offer grace without sugar. They value courage, craft, and gifts that change both giver and receiver.