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About the book
The Ugly Duckling is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1843. It is an original Danish story, and it appeared in New Fairy Tales. The focus is on an outsider figure and on the way difference is seen by the people around it, without relying on a complicated plot or a detailed fantasy world. The story is compact, direct, and built around a clear emotional idea rather than around twists.
It suits readers who want something short and accessible, but still layered enough to leave an impression. It can also work well as a shared read, because the language is straightforward and the theme is easy to grasp. What stands out here is the combination of a simple fairy tale shape with a broader human feeling, which connects it to readers who enjoy literary fairy tales with a clear emotional center.
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Book details
- Language
- Danish
- ISBN
- 9782070613571
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