Joanna Lumley reads "The Snow Queen". One day, a diabolical troll builds a mirror that shows everything that is beautiful as ugly and all that is good as evil. Delighted, the trolls decided to carry this mirror to heaven and mock the angels, but on their way the mirror breaks and shatters into hundreds of pieces that spread across the world. Some bigger pieces are turned into windows and others are made into spectacles, but some of tiniest bits get stuck into people's eyes or in their hear...

Hans Christian Andersen became famous after publishing his fantastic novel in 1829. In the following years he established 3 compilations of tales. Many children and adults passed through the world of his books. Once upon a time there was a young man who dreamed of becoming a famous poet. But he couldn’t write anything because he thought that everything possible had been already written before. He decided to visit a wise woman to help him out. The young man complained about his trouble and ...

It was May. The wind still blew cold but trees, bushes and grass were green and blooming. One branch of an apple tree was totally covered with flowers. Flowers were fresh and beautiful and this branch was the most beautiful branch on the tree. One day the young countess said that an apple branch was the loveliest thing one could behold, a very emblem of spring in its most charming form. The countess carefully broke off this branch and she held it in her delicate hand and sheltered it with ...

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author. Although he was a writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. The article was written by an author in 1852. The article has a philosophical aspect. In this fairy-tale Hans Christian Andersen touches the problem of oblivion. In one provincial town was a family who owned a house with a large courtyard. There was an old stone that laid below in the courtyard not very far from the kitchen door. C...

In the story, Rudy and Babette face challenges and obstacles as they pursue their goal, encountering magical creatures and unexpected twists along the way. The narrative highlights themes of bravery, friendship, and the triumph of good over adversity.Hans Christian Andersen, renowned for his fairy tales, infuses "Rudy and Babette" with rich imagery and moral lessons, making it a beloved classic among his works. The tale not only entertains with its enchanting storyline but also imparts val...

The Shirt Collar is the fairy tale by H.C Andersen about a man, who had a wonderful collar, which was getting old and decided to marry. And it began searches of the bride. He could not be in peace. The collar considered himself to be a fine gentleman. He boasted of having a lot of love affairs. How did the story end? Get acquainted with "The Shirt Collar" to know it.

The article was written by an author in 1857. This interesting story will be useful for children and adults. This fairy tale plunges us into the fairy atmosphere. It is a legend with a linear plot, full of humor and has a philosophical point of view. What is the Bell telling? Opposite the old nunnery is the deepest place, which is called the “bell-deep,” and there dwells the old water spirit, the “Au-mann.” One evening, while the sun was setting, and the Bell was swinging away bravely, it ...

Hans Christian Andersen became famous after publishing his fantastic novel in 1829. In the following years he established 3 compilations of tales. Many children and adults passed through the world of his books. This story was written in 1862. There was one shilling. He was made of silver and contained some copper. He was happy that he went out into the world. The shilling travelled around the country, but one day he belonged to a gentleman who was travelled in foreign lands. The shilling h...

This fairy tale clarifies your mind and gives you some food for thought! The article has a philosophical aspect. The article was written by an author in 1865. This fairy tale plunges us into the mysterious atmosphere of dead souls. By the open sea there was a giant’s grave and on the grave's mound at midnight sat the spirit of the buried hero, who had been a king. He bent his head mournfully and sighed in deep sorrow, as an unquiet spirit might sigh. Sailors saw him and landed near him. Sa...

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author. Although he was a writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. When he became famous he travelled all over Europe, Africa and Asia. Hans Christian Andersen was a unique figure in Danish literature - Andersen's fairy tales were translated into more than 125 languages. This story article was written by an author in 1852. The article has a philosophical aspect. In this fairy tale, Hans Christian ...

The article was written by an author in 1861. It was very cold, the sky was full of stars, and not a breeze stirred. It was New Year’s Eve, and the church clock was striking twelve. In every house the New Year was being welcomed and as the clock struck, they stood up, the full glasses in their hands, to drink success to the newcomer. People were happy and satisfied - all over the town heard congratulatory voices: “Hurrah! Hurrah!” At that moment the vehicle stopped at the gate of the town ...