The selfish giant
Book • 1888
The story revolves around a giant who builds a high wall around his beautiful garden to keep children out, resulting in a perpetual winter in the garden.
The children, who had enjoyed playing in the garden, are forced to find other places to play.
However, when the children find a way back into the garden, spring returns, and the giant, moved by their presence, begins to see the error of his ways.
He helps a child in need, and this act of kindness marks the beginning of his redemption.
The story is an allegory about love, redemption, and restoration, with the giant ultimately finding peace and being welcomed into Paradise by the Christ Child.
The children, who had enjoyed playing in the garden, are forced to find other places to play.
However, when the children find a way back into the garden, spring returns, and the giant, moved by their presence, begins to see the error of his ways.
He helps a child in need, and this act of kindness marks the beginning of his redemption.
The story is an allegory about love, redemption, and restoration, with the giant ultimately finding peace and being welcomed into Paradise by the Christ Child.
