Davidb's Books Page #34
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Ib and Little Christina"Ib and Little Christina" is a charming children's tale by Hans Christian Andersen filled with love, loss, and devotion. The story revolves around two childhood friends, Ib and... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Holger Danske"Holger Danske" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, telling the story of the legendary Danish hero, Ogier the Dane, also known as Holger Danske. According to ancient... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Leaf From HeavenA Leaf From Heaven is a philosophical tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It follows the life cycle of a leaf from a tree in heaven, descending to Earth to offer wisdom through its... | 87 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Happy Family"The Happy Family" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming tale about a snail family living in a burdock forest. The book narrates their life, challenges, adventures, and... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Great GriefA Great Grief is a moving narrative written by the prolific storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen. Though not one of his more well-known fairy tales, this short story delves into... | 108 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Grandmother"Grandmother" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen that expresses the deep love and realism associated with the loss of a beloved grandmother. The story narrates the life... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
She Was Good for NothingShe Was Good for Nothing is a touching novella by Hans Christian Andersen that focuses on the theme of societal class and unrequited love. It tells the story of a poor girl who is... | 94 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Goloshes of Fortune"The Goloshes of Fortune" is a magical and whimsical tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a pair of magical boots that grant the wearer's deepest desires, taking... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Golden Treasure"The Golden Treasure" is a collection of Hans Christian Andersen's best loved fairy tales. This book takes you through magical journeys into the enchanting world of princesses,... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Goblin and the Huckster"The Goblin and the Huckster" by Hans Christian Andersen is a delightful short tale that centers around a Goblin who is torn between his love for poetry and a huckster's generous... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Girl Who Trod on the Loaf"The Girl Who Trod on the Loaf" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a young, proud and vain girl named Inger who, in order to save her new... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd's Story of the Bond of FriendshipThe Shepherd's Story of the Bond of Friendship is a captivating tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a shepherd's deep, unwavering friendship with his faithful dog. The shepherd... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Flying Trunk"The Flying Trunk" by Hans Christian Andersen is a magical fairy tale about a young man who squanders his wealth and becomes impoverished. His friend gifts him a magical flying... | 36 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Flax"The Flax" by Hans Christian Andersen is a thought-provoking fairy tale about the life cycle of a flax plant. The story traces the journey of the plant from its growth in a field... | 48 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fir Tree"The Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic children's tale that centers around a small fir tree in the forest who dreams of growing up. The tree wishes to become grand... | 48 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Emperor's New Suit"The Emperor's New Suit" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It involves a vain Emperor who cares too much about his clothing and appearance. Deceived by two... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Elfin HillThe Elfin Hill is a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen about an Elfin maiden who is chosen for the Elf King's son, but she ignores every suitor and only enjoys singing about... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Elf of the Rose"The Elf of the Rose" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a rose elf who witnesses the murder of a man who was loved by a young woman. After attempting to get help... | 36 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dumb Book"The Dumb Book" by Hans Christian Andersen is not a traditional book with a running narrative. Instead, it is a collection of roughly sixty fairy tales and stories written by the... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jack the Dullard"Jack the Dullard" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a simple-minded boy named Jack who outsmarts his two clever brothers and wins the hand of the princess.... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dryad"The Dryad" is an intricate tale by Danish fairy tale legend, Hans Christian Andersen. The storyline follows a Dryad - a mythological tree spirit - who impatiently longs to... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Drop of Water"The Drop of Water" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming short story about a single drop of water that believes it is larger and greater than it actually is, symbolically... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Delaying is Not ForgettingDelaying is Not Forgetting is a collection of stories by Hans Christian Andersen that embodies timeless life lessons. The book echoes the well-known adage that 'actions speak... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Darning-Needle"The Darning-Needle" is a short children's story by Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the journey of an everyday darning-needle who believes that it is more refined than... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Daisy"The Daisy" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming children's story detailing the life of a single, humble daisy situated among grander flora. The daisy, despite its small... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-CockThe Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-Cock is a delightful short story by Hans Christian Andersen about two roosters - a humble farmyard cock and a high, gleaming weather-cock on a... | 53 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Children's PrattleChildren's Prattle is a collection of short stories by Hans Christian Andersen. These stories, originally written for children, explore various themes through allegories and... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Child in the GraveThe Child in the Grave is a heartfelt short story by Hans Christian Andersen about a mother's grief caused by the loss of her child. It traces the mother's emotional... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Cheerful Temper"A Cheerful Temper" is a short story by renowned author Hans Christian Andersen. It explores the life of a young girl endowed with optimism and positivity. Despite existing in... | 119 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Butterfly"The Butterfly" is a children's fairy tale by renowned Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a butterfly who seeks a flower to marry, embarking on a journey... | 117 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Buckwheat"The Buckwheat" is a fable-like short story by Hans Christian Andersen about a plant of buckwheat standing tall and arrogant, not heeding the warnings of the other plants. When a... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bottle Neck"The Bottle Neck" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen that details the lifetime adventures of a bottle. Beginning its life as a container of wine, the bottle experiences... | 41 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
