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The Fisherman and His Soul by Oscar Wilde. Complete English Audiobook.

"The Fisherman and His Soul" is one of Oscar Wilde’s lesser-known but deeply symbolic fairy tales, first published in A House of Pomegranates (1891), a collection of stories intended as a follow-up to The Happy Prince and Other Tales. Like many of Wilde’s works, this story blends poetic beauty with profound philosophical and moral themes. The tale follows a young fisherman who falls in love with a mermaid and desires to join her beneath the sea. However, the mermaid informs him that he cannot live with her unless he parts with his soul. Determined to be with his beloved, the fisherman seeks the advice of a priest, a merchant, and a witch, each of whom offers a different perspective on the value of the soul. Ultimately, he manages to cast away his soul, only to find that this act comes with unexpected and tragic consequences. Throughout the story, Wilde explores themes of love, sacrifice, the conflict between spiritual and material existence, and the nature of the soul itself. The narrative is infused with rich symbolism, making it an allegorical reflection on the human experience and the costs of desire. With its lyrical prose and deep philosophical undertones, The Fisherman and His Soul remains a haunting and thought-provoking fairy tale that challenges readers to reflect on the true essence of love and what it means to be human.