The Ugly Duckling and Other Stories, with eBook

Name: The Ugly Duckling and Other Stories, with eBook
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
ISBN: 9781400178865

Author: Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Rebecca Burns

Unabridged: 5 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/06/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction, Animal Stories

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

A mother duck hatches a brood of ducklings. All are sweet little yellow babies—all but one, who is very large, very gray, and very ugly. The poor ugly duckling is teased and tormented by everyone he meets, even his own mother, brothers, and sisters. Driven from his home in the barnyard, the unhappy duckling wanders the world alone, suffering hardships, cruelty, and ridicule wherever he goes. This exquisite tale of rejection and redemption has been a favorite with children since its first publication in 1845. The hapless duck's plight, and his ultimate triumph, is especially relevant in today's image-conscious world—as are all the tales in this treasury of classics.

About Hans Christian Andersen

Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) originally trained as a singer and actor, but he gained fame with his fairy tales, which were not meant merely for children but for adults as well. Andersen frequently used a colloquial style that disguises the sophisticated moral teachings of his tales. Many of Andersen's fairy tales depict characters who gain happiness in life after suffering and enduring conflicts. "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Mermaid" are Andersen's most intimate works. A playwright and novelist as well as the author of children's tales, Andersen publications include the novels The Improvisatore and Only a Fiddler, as well as his personal memoirs, The Fairy Tale of My Life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bionic Jean on December 21, 2024

Is there anyone who does not know the the famous fairytale story of The Ugly Duckling? Originally the Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen called it (view spoiler)[ “The Young Swans” (hide spoiler)] , but then decided against giving away the surprise ending, and renamed it The Ugly Duckling (“Den grimme ælling”). So just in c......more

Goodreads review by Ahmed on June 14, 2018

You guys know I hate Hans Christian Anderson's way of ending the stories. I started this with the same expectations. But unexpectedly here I got the happy ending! HAPPY ENDING!! 😊 --As always, his writing style didn't fail to amuse me. I totally love him for this. --For those like me who have......more

Goodreads review by Calista on July 13, 2019

I feel like this is one of the most powerful fables told to children. It is one of my favorite stories. I think it is also one of the archetypes that is really running in todays world. There are so many people who don’t feel like they belong to their families, who are rejected by their communities.......more

Goodreads review by Luvtoread (Trying to catch up) on December 31, 2019

Wonderful children's story but fun for any age! I have always loved all of Hand Christian Andersen's books!!......more

Goodreads review by Huda on August 14, 2015

It's a wonderful story about Self-acceptance,The Difference and how it does not necessarily mean a bad thing! بجد تحفة و في رأيي كبير او صغير قراها فهو هيستمتع جدا و هيستفاد كمان ! :)......more