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1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
"The Old Street Lamp" by Hans Christian Andersen is a poignant tale about an aging street lamp reflecting on its life and service, exploring themes of memory, purpose, and legacy. -
The Prince, the Thief & the Artifact
Summer is a thief with morals and an outcast in her town. She finds a pendant floating in the creek one evening and pawns it off for money to help her only friend. Little did she k... -
Author's Note to THOSE EXTRAORDINARY TWINS
In the Author's Note to Those Extraordinary Twins, Mark Twain explains how the tale of conjoined twins, originally part of Pudd'nhead Wilson, grew too complex and became a separate... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
BY THE ALMSHOUSE WINDOW by Hans Christian Andersen is a poignant tale reflecting on life, aging, and memories, as an old man gazes out from an almshouse window, reminiscing about h... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
CHILDREN'S PRATTLE by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming yet satirical tale where children's innocent conversations reveal the prejudices and pretensions of the adults around th... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
DELAYING IS NOT FORGETTING by Hans Christian Andersen is a touching tale of patience, loyalty, and love, where time tests but ultimately rewards true devotion. -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
A young girl ventures into a magical forest to find her dying grandmother, guided by dreams and a mystical white bird. Through enchanting encounters—talking animals, shimmering tre... -
HOLGER DANSKE
A Danish knight slumbers in a stone niche, forgotten until his homeland faces ruin. Awakened by patriotism, he rallies knights and spirits with his sacred shield, embodying undying... -
HOW A FISH SWAM IN THE AIR AND A HARE IN THE WATER.
A satirical tale where a fish defies gravity and a hare thrives underwater, mocking societal norms. Through absurdity, Andersen critiques rigid rules, urging adaptability. Blending... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN IN A THOUSAND YEARS
"In a Thousand Years" (1872) by Hans Christian Andersen is a visionary tale exploring humanity's future, blending imagination with reflections on progress and the enduring essence ...