The Ugly Duckling
Also known as Ugly Duckling, Den grimme ælling
literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen
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"The Ugly Duckling" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a bird that is rejected and mocked by others for its appearance before eventually discovering its true identity. The story has become a classic because it explores themes of transformation, acceptance, and self-worth that resonate across cultures and generations.
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- Author
- Hans Christian Andersen
- First published
- 1851
- Editions
- 122
- Subjects
- Ducklings, Swans, Juvenile literature, Fairy tales, Translations into English, Children's stories, Danish, Folklore, Juvenile fiction
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- Het leelijke jonge eendje.jpg
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"The Ugly Duckling" (Danish: Den grimme ælling) is a Danish literary fairy tale by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). It was first published on 11 November 1843 in New Fairy Tales. First Volume. First Collection, with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen to great critical acclaim. The tale has been adapted to various media, including opera, musical, and animated film. The tale is an original story by Andersen.
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