The birthday of the infanta
by Oscar Wilde
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1907
A dwarf is forced to present a deformed princess at a royal feast.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are subtle references to physical appearance and attraction.
The story depicts physical deformity and emotional cruelty.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in this story.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
The story contains themes of despair and suffering.
The imagery of the deformed princess can be disturbing.
The story is a dark fairy tale, not about occultism.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is cynical, focusing on superficiality and cruelty.
No religious figures or concepts are mentioned.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe story does not feature acts of sacrificial courage.
No Christian faith elements are present in the book.
The story explores themes of pity and revulsion, not love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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