The Folio Society's production on this volume is excellent as always, but I can't say I enjoyed the content too much (despite the fact that it is Wilde, who is usually so wonderful).

The first few short stories were quite interesting, but others annoyed me, especially as the book went on. Firstly, many of the stories have an obvious and somewhat incongruous religious overtone that felt out of place and a bit preachy. Secondly, the concise early stories made way for later tales that felt quite long-winded by comparison.

Be aware that although these are fairy tales, the stories have endings that range from melancholic to positively depressing. This is no bad thing, but means, for example, the stories probably aren't well-suited for children. ( )