U-u-ugly Duckling, The
About the Story
Danish writer and poet Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) published “The Ugly Duckling” in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1843 as part of a collection of fairy tales. Andersen acknowledged that “The Ugly Duckling,” an original work, reflects his childhood in that he suffered ridicule from his classmates because he was considered unattractive and suffered from dyslexia. As an adult, Andersen went on to become one of the world’s greatest children’s writers of all time. Andersen’s stories have been translated into more than 150 languages and some of his most famous tales include “The Little Mermaid,” “Thumbelina,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “The Princess and the Pea.” “The Ugly Duckling” is one of Andersen’s best-loved stories and has spurred numerous film and stage adaptations.
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