
TWO-LEGS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
PROLOGUE THE STORY OF THE FAIRY-TALE
THE OLD ANIMALS
MRS TWO-LEGS HAS A SON
TWO-LEGS KILLS
TIME PASSES
TWO-LEGS ENLARGES HIS POSSESSIONS
TWO-LEGS WANDERS
TWO-LEGS SOWS
In a whimsical prologue, a world bereft of Truth sends five scholars—Science, Theology, Love, Gold, and Wine—on a frantic quest, each claiming their own discovery. Their heated rivalry shatters the very ideas they cherish until a small girl leads them to a quiet meadow where a radiant, winged figure declares itself Truth, only to be dismissed as a fairy‑tale. This playful clash of philosophies sets a tone of gentle satire and wonder that runs through the whole tale.
From this allegorical opening the story turns to the life of a curious child known only as Two‑Legs, raised by a steadfast mother in a forest of ancient animals. As he grows, he confronts the strange and the ordinary—learning to hunt, to trade, and to grapple with the mysteries of the natural world. The early chapters follow his first steps into adulthood, hinting at a journey that will test his ingenuity and shape the legacy he leaves behind.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (178K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2021-04-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1908
Best known for imaginative fairy tales about the natural world, this Danish writer brought wit, satire, and a strong sense of curiosity to his stories. His work often reflected an interest in evolution and the lives of animals and plants.
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by Carl Ewald

by Carl Ewald

by Carl Ewald

by Carl Ewald

by Carl Ewald

by Carl Ewald