The nightingale by H. C. Andersen

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Author Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875
Illustrator Newill, Mary J., 1860-1947
Translator Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894
Uniform Title Nattergalen. English
Title The nightingale
Original Publication United States: R. H. Russel, 1898.
Note Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Nightingale" by Hans Christian Andersen is a fairy tale written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the enchanting song of a Nightingale in the Emperor's garden in China, highlighting themes of authenticity versus artificiality and the value of true beauty. Andersen's tale serves as both a children's story and a parable for adults, encouraging readers to appreciate the genuine over the superficial. The narrative unfolds as the Emperor of China becomes enamored with the Nightingale's beautiful song, only to later replace it with an artificial singing bird adorned with jewels. Initially, the real Nightingale brings joy and emotional connection to the Emperor, but upon its banishment, the artificial bird, with its mechanical perfection, fails to evoke the same feelings. As the Emperor falls ill and confronts Death, it is only the true Nightingale's song that brings him solace and the strength to endure. Ultimately, the Nightingale represents the enduring power of nature and authenticity, teaching the Emperor — and readers alike — the importance of love, sincerity, and the simple joys that reside in the world around us. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Nightingale -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Songbirds -- Juvenile fiction
Subject China -- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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