Length16m
About this audiobook
A small bird gives her life’s blood to create a red rose for a student, only to have her sacrifice met with cold intellectualism and rejection. This poignant allegory explores the tragic divide between the purity of art and the pragmatic cynicism of the world. The prose is hauntingly melodic, emphasizing the profound beauty found in an act of total devotion. It is a stark and unforgettable reminder of the high price often paid for a love that the world fails to understand.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (15.3K)
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GenreFantasy, General Fiction
Length16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde
2IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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