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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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 59 Views
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Delaying is Not Forgetting

Delaying 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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 88 Views
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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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 30 Views
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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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 29 Views
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The Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-Cock

The 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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 58 Views
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Children's Prattle

Children's Prattle is a collection of short stories by Hans Christian Andersen. These stories, originally written for children, explore various themes through allegories and...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 73 Views
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The Child in the Grave

The 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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 71 Views
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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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 130 Views
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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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 171 Views
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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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 35 Views
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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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 42 Views
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The Bishop of Borglum and His Warriors

The Bishop of Borglum and His Warriors is a historical fiction set in the Middle Ages, written by the acclaimed author, Hans Christian Andersen. The book is centered around the...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 33 Views
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The Bird of Popular Song

The Bird of Popular Song is a collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. It opens and dives deep into a world of magic, courage, love and human nature. The book...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 69 Views
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The Bell-Deep

This enchanting fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of a quiet little church bell that falls into the sea. This magical bell has the power to play mesmerizing...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 35 Views
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The Bell

"The Bell" is a charming fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a distant, splendid bell that rang out in the forests. People from all walks of life - the king, priests,...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 40 Views
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The Beetle Who Went on His Travels

"The Beetle Who Went on His Travels" is a captivating children's book by famed author Hans Christian Andersen. The story centers around an adventurous young beetle who doesn't...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 46 Views
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Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind

"Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind" is a thought-provoking tale by celebrated Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It explores the comparison and contrast of physical beauty and...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 86 Views
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The Conceited Apple-Branch

The Conceited Apple-Branch is a tale by Hans Christian Andersen where an apple tree branch becomes incredibly vain after being placed into a vase with other flowers. Despite the...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 57 Views
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Anne Lisbeth

Anne Lisbeth is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a beautiful young woman who becomes a wet nurse for a Count's child to climb the social ladder. Her own...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 445 Views
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The Angel

"The Angel" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen about an angel and a dead child ascending into heaven. As they travel, they gather flowers to bring back, symbolizing the...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 87 Views
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By the Almshouse Window

"By the Almshouse Window" is a captivating and delightful tale by the famous children's author, Hans Christian Andersen. It's a story about an elderly woman by the window of an...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 84 Views
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A Story

"A Story" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic piece that showcases his mastery in story-telling which comes in a mixture of allegory and fairy tale. Imbued with timeless...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 68 Views
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Snow-White and Rose-Red

"Snow-White and Rose-Red" is a German fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of two little girls living with their mother, a poor widow who had a little cottage...

by The Brothers Grimm

 495 Views
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Cat-Skin

Cat-Skin is a lesser-known fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a beautiful girl who hides beneath a coat made of cat skin to escape her father's intention...

by The Brothers Grimm

 94 Views
added 1 year ago
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Iron Hans

"Iron Hans" is a fascinating fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm that follows the story of a young boy who accidentally released Iron Hans, a wild man, from his cage. Iron...

by The Brothers Grimm

 88 Views
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King Grisly-Beard

"King Grisly-Beard" by The Brothers Grimm is a folk tale about a proud and beautiful princess who refuses to marry any suitor due to her shallow judgment of their appearances....

by The Brothers Grimm

 100 Views
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The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was

This classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm revolves around a young, fearless boy who decides to venture into the world to understand the meaning of fear. The tale follows his...

by The Brothers Grimm

 64 Views
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The Salad

"The Salad" is a collection of tales by The Brothers Grimm that reveal moral lessons for young readers. The stories, filled with imaginative elements and magical scenes,...

by The Brothers Grimm

 64 Views
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The Wedding of Mrs Fox

"The Wedding of Mrs. Fox" by the Brothers Grimm is a folk tale that revolves around the imaginative journey of Mrs. Fox after the death of her first husband, Mr. Fox....

by The Brothers Grimm

 42 Views
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The Seven Ravens

"The Seven Ravens" is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, in which a young girl embarks on a daunting quest to rescue her seven brothers who have been transformed into...

by The Brothers Grimm

 47 Views
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Doctor Knowall

Doctor Knowall is a folkloric fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. The narrative centers around a poor peasant named Crabb who, despite having no formal education, pretends to be a...

by The Brothers Grimm

 60 Views
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