Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales by H. C. Andersen

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Author Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875
Illustrator Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944
Title Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
Contents The Marsh King's daughter -- Tommelise -- The Snow Queen -- Elfin-mount -- The little mermaid -- The storks -- The nightingale -- The wild swans -- The real Princess -- The red shoes -- The Emperor's new clothes -- The swineherd -- The flying trunk -- The leaping match -- The shepherdess and the chimney sweep -- The ugly duckling -- The naughty boy.
Credits Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales" by H. C. Andersen is a classic collection of fantasy stories written in the early 19th century. These tales often feature whimsical characters and elements of magic, with themes of beauty, morality, and transformation. The stories transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with both delightful and dark experiences, appealing to audiences of all ages. At the start of "Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales," we are introduced to the story of "The Marsh King's Daughter." This tale follows a pair of storks who overhear a tragic story about a princess who, in her quest to help her sick father, becomes ensnared in the Marsh King's domain. As the narrative unfolds, we learn that a beautiful child is born from a flower in the marsh, believed to be the princess's daughter. The storks take her to a kind Viking's wife, where the child grows but inherits the Marsh King's dual nature; by day, she is beautiful, and by night, she transforms into a toad. The opening sets the stage for themes of identity, struggle, and the complexities of love and sacrifice, marking a compelling beginning to Andersen's enchanting collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Fairy tales -- Denmark
Subject Children's stories, Danish -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 66688
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Most Recently Updated Nov 9, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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