Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. First Series

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Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. First Series

by H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen

EN·~4 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

Hans Andersen'sFairy Tales - First Series - Edited by J. H. Stickney

0:09
2

PREFACE

3:35
3

HANS ANDERSEN'S FAIRY TALES - THE FIR TREE

18:49
4

LITTLE TUK

9:31
5

THE UGLY DUCKLING

21:24
6

LITTLE IDA'S FLOWERS

14:34
7

THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER

9:14
8

LITTLE THUMBELINA

23:45
9

SUNSHINE STORIES

6:29
10

THE DARNING-NEEDLE

7:29

Description

A delightful collection of timeless tales invites listeners into a world where forest trees dream of greatness, seashells whisper secrets, and humble toys become brave heroes. Each story is woven with gentle humor and tender sorrow, offering both playful adventures and thoughtful reflections that resonate with curious minds. The narratives celebrate simple joys—sunlit meadows, cheerful children, and the quiet wonder of everyday objects—while gently guiding young hearts toward kindness and perseverance.

Designed for listeners around eight or nine years old, the selection balances easy‑to‑follow plots with rich, lyrical language that grows with its audience. The tales spark imagination without overwhelming, making them perfect for shared reading at home or in the classroom. As the stories unfold, listeners discover the subtle moral threads that tie the magical to the real, encouraging a love of reading that can last a lifetime.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (284K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sharon Joiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2010-05-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen

H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen

1805–1875

Best remembered for fairy tales that still feel lively, funny, and a little strange, this Danish writer turned stories like The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Emperor’s New Clothes into classics read around the world. His work often blends fantasy with loneliness, wit, and a sharp eye for human pride and hope.

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