02763cam a22003493u 4500 66688 UtSlPG 20260610134535.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-11-07 The Marsh King's daughter -- Tommelise -- The Snow Queen -- Elfin-mount -- The little mermaid -- The storks -- The nightingale -- The wild swans -- The real Princess -- The red shoes -- The Emperor's new clothes -- The swineherd -- The flying trunk -- The leaping match -- The shepherdess and the chimney sweep -- The ugly duckling -- The naughty boy. Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales" by H. C. Andersen is a classic collection of fantasy stories written in the early 19th century. These tales often feature whimsical characters and elements of magic, with themes of beauty, morality, and transformation. The stories transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with both delightful and dark experiences, appealing to audiences of all ages. At the start of "Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales," we are introduced to the story of "The Marsh King's Daughter." This tale follows a pair of storks who overhear a tragic story about a princess who, in her quest to help her sick father, becomes ensnared in the Marsh King's domain. As the narrative unfolds, we learn that a beautiful child is born from a flower in the marsh, believed to be the princess's daughter. The storks take her to a kind Viking's wife, where the child grows but inherits the Marsh King's dual nature; by day, she is beautiful, and by night, she transforms into a toad. The opening sets the stage for themes of identity, struggle, and the complexities of love and sacrifice, marking a compelling beginning to Andersen's enchanting collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Fairy tales -- Denmark Children's stories, Danish -- Translations into English Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66688 107510 107510