Stories from Hans Andersen by H. C. Andersen
"Stories from Hans Andersen" by H. C. Andersen is a collection of classic fairy tales written in the early 19th century. This timeless anthology includes memorable stories such as "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," and "The Emperor's New Clothes," filled with enchanting characters and moral lessons that explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the nature of good and evil. Through richly imaginative narratives, Andersen captivates both children and adults alike. At the
start of the volume, the first tale introduces readers to "The Snow Queen," beginning with a sinister demon who invents a cursed mirror that distorts reality, revealing the worst aspects of the world. Two children, Kay and Gerda, are central to this story as their bond is tested when Kay is affected by the magical glass, turning him cold and cruel. Through a series of adventures, Gerda's devotion and bravery lead her to seek out Kay, who has fallen into the clutches of the Snow Queen. The opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of innocence, friendship, and the struggle against darkness, inviting readers to engage with this beloved classic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 |
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| Illustrator | Dulac, Edmund, 1882-1953 |
| Title | Stories from Hans Andersen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The snow queen -- The nightingale -- The real princess -- The garden of paradise -- The mermaid -- The emperor's new clothes -- The wind's tale. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stacy Brown, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Denmark |
| Subject | Children's stories, Danish -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17860 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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