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The Ice-Maiden is an 1861 literary fairy tale by the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. The first English translation was published by King and Baird in 1863. The story, set in Switzerland, was inspired by a local legend about the Île de Peilz, a small island in Lake Geneva, which is also the setting of its denouement. In The Ice-Maiden, written towards the end of his career, Hans Christian Andersen tells the tale of Rudy, a boy who lost both his parents and goes to live with his uncle. The reader is first introduced to Rudy as he sells toy houses made by his grandfather.

Dive into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen with Ice-Maiden and Other Tales, a collection of captivating short stories and fairy tales. Discover the haunting tale of The Ice-Maiden, where young Rudy, saved by the kiss of the mysterious Ice-Maiden, finds himself pursued by her jealousy throughout his life. Experience the delicate journey of The Butterfly, as it searches for the perfect flower to become its bride. Marvel at the emotional depth in The Psyche, where an artists love is met with scorn, and ponder lifes meaning in the whimsical dialogue between The Snail and the ...

Have you ever seen "a maiden"? I am referring to what road pavers call a "maiden," a thing used for ramming down the paving stones. "She" is made entirely of wood, broad at the bottom, with iron hoops around it, and a stick run through it at the upper, narrower end, which gives the maiden arms.

Among the other children in the charity school was a little Jewish girl, clever and good-in fact, the brightest of them all. But there was one class she could not attend, the one where religion was taught, for she was in a Christian school.

It's Harvey's birthday and his mother offers him his maiden flight in a hot-air balloon. Of course, Harvey instantly thinks to invite Zoe along to share his dream-come-true! While Harvey is over the moon, Zoe is afraid and she shares her fear of flying with Lassie. She cannot however bring herself to confess her fear to Harvey and runs away just before take-off.

子どものころに聞いたあのお話しを、オーディオブックでお楽しみください。原作：世界の昔話「雪で出来た女の子の人形に、神様が命を与えてくれました。女の子はやさしい夫婦の元で、