"The Nightingale and the Rose" is a short story by Oscar Wilde that tells the tale of a nightingale who sacrifices her life to create a red rose for a young student. The student wishes to win the affection of a girl, but she demands a red rose as a token of love. The nightingale, moved by his plight, searches for a way to produce the rose. In her quest, the nightingale finds a way to infuse the rose with her own blood, ultimately dying in the process. The student receives the rose but is disheartened when the girl rejects him, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and the often unreciprocated nature of affection.