Ben Kutcher's Illustrated Edition of A House of Pomegranates: And The Story of the Nightingale and the Rose (1918) is a book that features two short stories by the famous Irish author, Oscar Wilde. The first story, A House of Pomegranates, is a collection of fairy tales that are woven together to form a larger narrative. The stories revolve around themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption, and are filled with vivid imagery and fantastical characters.The second story, The Nightingale and the Rose, is a tragic tale about a young man who falls in love with a beautiful woman. In order to win her affection, he must find a red rose, but none are to be found in the garden. A nightingale overhears his plight and decides to sacrifice herself to create the perfect red rose for him. The story explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life.Ben Kutcher's edition of the book features beautiful illustrations that bring the stories to life. The illustrations are intricate and detailed, adding an extra layer of depth to the already rich stories. This edition is a must-have for fans of Oscar Wilde's work and those who appreciate beautiful art and storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.