The Ugly Duckling and Other Stories

Hans Christian Andersen

Jul 2023 · Winooski Tyne Classics · Narrated by Aidan Bell

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40 min

Unabridged

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First published as "Den Grimme Ælling" in 1843, The Ugly Duckling is one of the best-known and well-loved fairy tales of the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. An unusual looking young duck is bullied by the other barnyard inhabitants and wanders the world trying to find where he can fit in. This collection also includes The Naughty Boy, The Leaping Match and Sunshine Stories.

About the author

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish writer best remembered for his fairy tales for children, although his works also included plays, poems, travelogues and novels. Some of his most loved works include The Emperor's New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Red Shoes and The Little Mermaid.

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