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The Ugly Duckling
From the pen of one of history's greatest storytellers comes a timeless tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the extraordinary beauty that lies within. Born into a world that rejects him, the "ugly" duckling is ridiculed and cast out by those who fail to see beyond his feathers. Embarking on a journey through seasons of hardship and solitude, he encounters trials that would break the faint of heart. But through every storm and shadow, the little duckling holds onto a glimmer of hope. In a stunning twist of fate, the world's harsh judgment is shattered as the duckling transforms into the most majestic of creatures-a swan. A symbol of inner strength and the beauty of embracing your true self, his transformation inspires readers of all ages. This beautifully crafted story isn't just for children-it's a beacon of hope for anyone who's ever felt out of place, underestimated, or unseen. With its poignant themes and enduring message, The Ugly Duckling continues to captivate hearts, reminding us all that our struggles can lead to something extraordinary. Perfect for family reading, gift-giving, or rediscovering as an adult, this classic tale is a treasure to be cherished for generations. Let this story remind you: sometimes, the most remarkable beauty is born from the unlikeliest of beginnings.
Fairy Tale: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Marina Warner
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: 2018-02-13
From wicked queens, beautiful princesses, elves, monsters, and goblins, to giants, glass slippers, poisoned apples, magic keys, and mirrors, the characters and images of fairy tales have cast a spell over readers and audiences, both adults and children, for centuries. These fantastic stories have travelled across cultural borders, and been passed on from generation to generation, ever-changing, renewed with each re-telling. Few forms of literature have greater power to enchant us and rekindle our imagination than a fairy tale. But what is a fairy tale? Where do they come from and what do they mean? What do they try and communicate to us about morality, sexuality, and society? The range of fairy tales stretches across great distances and time; their history is entangled with folklore and myth, and their inspiration draws on ideas about nature and the supernatural, imagination and fantasy, psychoanalysis, and feminism. In this Very Short Introduction, Marina Warner digs into a rich hoard of fairy tales in all their brilliant and fantastical variations, in order to define a genre and evaluate a literary form that keeps shifting through time and history. Drawing on a glittering array of examples, from classics such as Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and The Sleeping Beauty, the Grimm Brothers' Hansel and Gretel, and Hans Andersen's The Little Mermaid, to modern-day realizations including Walt Disney's Snow White, Warner forms a persuasive case for fairy tale as a crucial repository of human understanding and culture. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
English Fairy Tales
Treasury of 43 stories by great turn-of-the-century folklorist with a gift for fine narration includes "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Nix Nought Nothing," "Teeny-Tiny," and many more. 65 illustrations.