What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales by H. C. Andersen
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| Author | Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 |
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| Engraver | Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905 |
| Engraver | Dalziel, George, 1815-1902 |
| Illustrator | Bayes, Alfred Walter, 1832-1909 |
| Translator | Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894 |
| Title | What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales" by Hans C. Andersen is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This enchanting work features a variety of tales that intertwine whimsy and poignant moral lessons, often drawing from Andersen’s own experiences and observations throughout his life. The stories capture the everyday lives of individuals ranging from children to adults, often analyzing themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through a fantastical lens. The opening of the collection introduces the premise of the first tale, "What the Moon Saw," where the narrator recounts experiences shared by the Moon, who observes various scenes of life and emotion from his vantage point above the earth. The Moon shares stories of people from different walks of life, including a hopeful Hindoo girl awaiting news of her beloved and the everyday joys and troubles of other characters. Through the Moon’s observations, readers are invited to reflect on human existence, the beauty of love, and the complexities of life, setting the tone for this rich tapestry of tales that blend reality with the ethereal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Denmark |
| Subject | Children's stories, Danish -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27000 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 389 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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