The Young King
Narrated by Laura Greaves
- Released
- March 11, 2026
- Length
- 35 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Evergreen Classics Audio
In Oscar Wilde’s "The Young King," a young shepherd discovers he is heir to a throne filled with riches, but visions of the suffering behind the wealth challenge his perspective. Faced with the moral dilemma of luxury versus conscience, he chooses humility and compassion over wealth, earning divine recognition for his moral courage. This timeless fairy tale explores themes of beauty, conscience, and justice, highlighting the power of empathy in leadership.
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