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Hans Christian Andersen - Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales

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1861
Summary
Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden — The Butterfly — The Psyche — The Snail and the Rose-tree

The Ice-Maiden: Written toward the end of Hans Christian Andersen's career, «The Ice-Maiden» is the story of Rudy, a boy who's mother died in the ice of the mountains while he survives, saved by the kiss of the Ice-Maiden. The Ice-Maiden, jealous that the boy she claimed has escaped her embrace, pursues him through the rest of his life.

The Butterfly: A butterfly searches for the perfect flower to be his bride.

The Psyche: An artist creates a sculpture of a beautiful woman, to whom he confesses his love and is scorned.

The Snail and the Rose-Tree: A Snail and a Rose-Tree have a discussion about the meaning of their lives, and play them out.
(Summary by ElleyKat)

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