The Sand-Hills of Jutland by H. C. Andersen
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| Author | Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 |
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| Translator | Bushby, Mrs. (Anna S.), -1875 |
| Title | The Sand-Hills of Jutland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Translation of En historie fra klitterne. |
| Contents | The sand-hills of Jutland -- The mud-king's daughter -- The quickest runners -- The bell's hollow -- Soup made of a sausage stick -- The neck of a bottle -- The old bachelor's nightcap -- Something -- The old oak tree's last dream -- The wind relates the story of Waldemar Daae and his daughters -- The girl who trod upon bread -- Olé, the watchman of the tower -- Anne Lisbeth; or The apparition of the beach -- Children's prattle -- A row of pearls -- The pen and the inkstand -- The child in the grave -- Charming. |
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| Summary | "The Sand-Hills of Jutland" by Hans Christian Andersen is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds with a young noble couple from Spain who, amidst their lavish lifestyle and dreams of having a family, find themselves caught in a tragic shipwreck. The narrative is interwoven with themes of fate, love, and the unforeseen trials of life, particularly focusing on the consequences of their happy aspirations. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the young couple as they set sail on a grand ship, brimming with optimism about their future. However, their voyage takes a dark turn when a storm wrecks their vessel, leading to treacherous circumstances on the coast of Jutland. The wife perishes in the chaos, leaving behind a newborn baby girl, who becomes the focal point of the novel as she is taken in by a humble fisherman's family. The narrative hints at her significance in the interconnected lives of the characters and the unfolding sagas that intertwine destiny with the stark realities of life in the sand-hills of Jutland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Denmark -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26491 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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