Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales
- Length
- 2 h 25 min
- Chapters
- 18
- Language
- English
- First published
- 1861
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)
Chapters
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