Wonderful Stories for Children by H. C. Andersen
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| Author | Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 |
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| Translator | Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham), 1799-1888 |
| Title | Wonderful Stories for Children |
| Contents | Olé Luckoiè, (Shut-eye) -- The daisy -- The naughty boy -- Tommelise -- The rose-elf -- The Garden of Paradise -- A night in the kitchen -- Little Ida's flowers -- The constant tin soldier -- The storks. |
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| Summary | "Wonderful Stories for Children" by H. C. Andersen is a collection of enchanting stories written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a variety of whimsical tales that explore themes of dreams, adventures, and moral lessons through the experiences of young characters. The collection features a delightful narrator, Olé Luckoiè, who gently guides children into a world of fantasy just before they drift off to sleep. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Olé Luckoiè, a magical figure who visits children at night to tell them stories while they sleep. In a delightful sequence, he prepares a little boy named Yalmar for his nightly adventures, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. Each tale unfolds with Yalmar as he embarks on imaginative journeys, discovering lush landscapes, talking animals, and mystical experiences. Through these dreams, children learn valuable lessons while delving into a realm where their imagination can run wild. This opening portion sets the stage for a charming collection that promises to transport young readers into a world of wonder and possibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Denmark |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43600 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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