Satuja ja tarinoita IV by H. C. Andersen

"Satuja ja tarinoita IV" by H. C. Andersen is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases Andersen's signature fairy-tale style, weaving together enchanting narratives filled with moral lessons and whimsical characters. The stories explore themes of love, self-discovery, and the complexities of human nature, often featuring anthropomorphized animals or magical creatures. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a series of engaging tales, beginning with a lively discussion among chickens in a coop as they gossip and spread rumors. One chicken, striving to become beautiful, inadvertently inspires a dramatic tale of vanity that escalates into a tragic narrative about sacrifice and misunderstanding within the animal world. As the stories progress, they venture beyond the coop, touching upon historical references like the swan's nest in Denmark, depicting the grandeur of the past, and delving into allegorical reflections on human experiences. Each tale sets the stage for a rich exploration of life's lessons, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys through enchanting prose and vivid imagery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875
Translator Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
Title Satuja ja tarinoita IV
Contents Se on totinen tosi -- Joutsenenpesä -- Hyvä tuuli -- Sydänsuru -- Kaikki paikoilleen -- Ruokakauppiaan tonttu -- Vuosituhansien kuluttua -- Piilipuun alla -- Viisi hernettä -- Lehti taivaasta -- Hän ei kelvannut mihinkään -- Viimeinen helmi -- Kaksi neitsyttä -- Valtameren äärellä -- Rahaporsas -- Ib ja pikku Kirsti -- Tuhma-Jussi -- Kunnian orjantappuratie -- Juutalaistyttö -- Pullonkaula -- Viisasten kivi.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Category Text
eBook-No. 55848
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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