The Nightingale and the Rose (Original 1888 Edition)

“Ah, on what little things does happiness depend! I have read all that the wise men have written, and all the secrets of philosophy are mine, yet for want of a red rose is my life made wretched.”

“Be happy, cried the Nightingale, be happy; you shall have your red rose. I will build it out of music by moonlight, and stain it with my own heart's-blood. All that I ask of you in return is that you will be a true lover, for Love is wiser than Philosophy, though she is wise, and mightier than Power, though he is mighty. Flame-coloured are his wings, and coloured like flame is his body. His lips are sweet as honey, and his breath is like frankincense.”

No one beats Oscar Wilde when it comes to romanticism and drama, with wit and cynicism!
This is one of those stories that show us the dark side of love and romance. About how materialistic love trumps over romantic love. About how reality is bitter than illusion. It explores the ideas of true love & sacrifice in a rather cynically heartfelt way. And the tale is so beautifully written that it's bound to move you!

Surely worth reading!