Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian) 1805-1875 creator Talvio, Maila 1871-1951 text utu 2017 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Satuja ja tarinoita IV" by H. C. Andersen is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases Andersen's signature fairy-tale style, weaving together enchanting narratives filled with moral lessons and whimsical characters. The stories explore themes of love, self-discovery, and the complexities of human nature, often featuring anthropomorphized animals or magical creatures. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a series of engaging tales, beginning with a lively discussion among chickens in a coop as they gossip and spread rumors. One chicken, striving to become beautiful, inadvertently inspires a dramatic tale of vanity that escalates into a tragic narrative about sacrifice and misunderstanding within the animal world. As the stories progress, they venture beyond the coop, touching upon historical references like the swan's nest in Denmark, depicting the grandeur of the past, and delving into allegorical reflections on human experiences. Each tale sets the stage for a rich exploration of life's lessons, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys through enchanting prose and vivid imagery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Se on totinen tosi -- Joutsenenpesä -- Hyvä tuuli -- Sydänsuru -- Kaikki paikoilleen -- Ruokakauppiaan tonttu -- Vuosituhansien kuluttua -- Piilipuun alla -- Viisi hernettä -- Lehti taivaasta -- Hän ei kelvannut mihinkään -- Viimeinen helmi -- Kaksi neitsyttä -- Valtameren äärellä -- Rahaporsas -- Ib ja pikku Kirsti -- Tuhma-Jussi -- Kunnian orjantappuratie -- Juutalaistyttö -- Pullonkaula -- Viisasten kivi. Release date is 2017-10-29 Produced by Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Fairy tales PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55848 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55848 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134304.0 55848