Wild Swans

(Hardback)

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In the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Wild Swans, a princess rescues her 11 brothers from a transformative spell cast by their wicked stepmother. This classic story of enchantment is here presented in a remarkable and unusual way - as a series of unfolding illustrations that tell the tale without words. This stunning edition will captivate lovers of fairy tales and folklore who are familiar with the tale, as well as new generations to the story. A separate booklet of the written story is also included.

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Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark to a poor family. He left home as a 14-year-old to seek his fortune at the theatre in Copenhagen. Andersen began writing plays and poetry before he left for Copenhagen, but it was not until 1835 that he published the first of the fairytales that would bring him international renown. Since then, his over 200 fairytales have enjoyed undiminished popularity, providing the basis for favorite American interpretations such as Disney's The Little Mermaid.