Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Real Princess and a host of other wonderful tales which form so much a part of childhood are part of Andersen's Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen.
This volume contains eighteen selected stories. Some of them are old familiar friends, while others maybe new to some readers, but all of them equally enchanting and enthralling. Today, these stories are known almost everywhere in the world and have been translated into hundreds of languages. Their appeal is not just for children or young readers. As folktales and typical Scandinavian legends, they are a fascinating glimpse into the myths and legends, culture and ethos of the Northern Lands. Since their publication in 1835, they have continued to inspire and delight generations of children and adults.
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author whose work included plays, poetry, travelogues, novels and stories. Born in a noble Danish family, he was inspired to transcribe the tales he had heard as a child from people around him. The stories he selected were interesting, imaginative and unique. Some of them like The Little Mermaid were poignant and were not strictly just for a young audience. In fact, the story went on to capture public imagination to such an extent that today one of the most iconic monuments of Copenhagen is the statue of the Little Mermaid on the Langeline Promenade, which draws thousands of visitors every year.
Andersen's first foray into writing fairytales did not meet with much success because translating them from the original Danish was quite difficult and it had only restricted readership. However, in 1845, he reached out to the rest of the world through a brilliant translation of The Little Mermaid in Bentley's Miscellany magazine. Great success followed as his stories began appearing in various English magazines and journals and a whole generation of young English speaking children discovered the treasures of Scandinavia.
The stories have continued to enthrall people in many fields. Music, opera, art, literature, drama, film and television have become richer by the addition of various versions of Andersen's tales and his name has become a byword for the genre. He also inspired hundreds of other writers to come out with folktales and stories designed to captivate the imagination of young and old. Stories like The Tinder-Box convey a feeling of mystery and awe, while The Nightingale provides pathos and beauty.
As an invaluable addition to any library shelf, Andersen's Fairy Tales can provide hours of reading pleasure to both young and old.
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Episodes
01 – The Emperor’s New Clothes
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 13 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
03 – The Real Princess
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 3 minutes - 977 KBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
04 – The Shoes of Fortune
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 30.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
06 – The Snow Queen
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 33.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
08 – The Elderbush
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
10 – The Old House
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
11 – The Happy Family
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
12 – The Story of a Mother
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
13 – The False Collar
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
15 – The Little Match Girl
December 19, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
16 – The Dream of Little Tuk
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
17 – The Naughty Boy
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18 – The Red Shoes
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com