Very definitely a story of its time. It’s intended for children, but I seriously doubt many modern kids would read this. There are moral lessons buried here, but they are largely lost in the unnecessarily detailed descriptions of the riches of the royal family featured. Some of these are effectively lists of luxury items and they were possibly included to demonstrate the lavish and excessive lifestyle of the monarchy. But in this case, less would undeniably have been more. There is also an unfortunate undercurrent of admiration present in some of these descriptions that diminishes their effectiveness.
As I say, of its time.
[Any review is a personal opinion. No reviewer can represent the view of anyone else. The best we can manage is an honest reaction to any given book.]
Stuart Aken 
Hey, glad to stumble upon your review! I agree, not many modern kids would want this, but I hope to!
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I’ve always liked Oscar Wilde but haven’t read this piece.
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I enjoy his plays, and his only novel, so I thought I’d try some of his short stories. This one fell a bit short of expectations, unfortunately, Lynette.
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I haven’t read any of his short stories either. Maybe some are better than this one?
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Yes, Lynette. His shorrt stories are generally good. This one concentrated too much on the luxuries; things in which I have no interest.
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Poor Oscar did fall on hard times. Maybe that’s what prompted his focus on material wealth.
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Aye, after his spell in prison, he’d appreciate luxury!
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I haven’t read anything from Oscar Wilde lately and this sounds like a book that I would love. Thanks for suggestions and have a good day 😀 Aiva
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It’s a short story, so you won’t lose much time in reading it. If you like detailed descriptions of esoteric luxuries, you’ll probably enjoy it!
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