Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by H. C. Andersen

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Author Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875
Title Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Tales_Told_for_Children._First_Collection.
Note Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" by H. C. Andersen is a collection of enchanting stories written in the early 19th century. This compilation includes beloved tales such as "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Princess and the Pea," among many others. Andersen's fairy tales often explore themes of love, sacrifice, and transformation through the lives of whimsical characters and fantastical settings, inviting readers both young and old into a world where morality and fantasy intermingle. At the start of this collection, readers are introduced to a variety of settings and characters that set the stage for Andersen's storytelling. The opening tale describes the beauty of nature outside a church, contrasting it with the preacher's grim sermon highlighting humanity's wickedness. This duality is extended to the pastor's reflections on sin and mercy, culminating in a significant encounter with the spirit of his deceased wife, who prompts him to seek a means of redemption. The beginning showcases Andersen's signature blend of poignant moral lessons wrapped in poetic prose, hinting at the profound emotional depth and imaginative exploration that will unfold in the tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
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EBook-No. 27200
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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