Project Gutenberg 2017-08-12 Public domain in the USA. 119 Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian) 1805 1875 Andersen, Hans Christian Talvio, Maila 1871 1951 Mikkola, Maila Winter Satuja ja tarinoita II Villit joutsenet -- Paratiisin puutarha -- Lentävä matka-arkku -- Haikarat -- Metallisika -- Ystävyyden liitto -- Ruusu Homeron haudalta -- Nukku-Matti -- Ruusunhaltia -- Sikopaimen -- Tattari -- Enkeli -- Satakieli -- Kihlatut -- Ruma ankanpoikanen -- Kuusi -- Lumikuningatar. E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen "Satuja ja tarinoita II" by H. C. Andersen is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 20th century." This volume features enchanting stories filled with magic, transformation, and quest, showcasing Andersen’s signature style that blends whimsy with deep emotional resonance. Among the tales, one can find themes of family, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil, with characters such as the brave sister Elisa and her eleven prince brothers navigating the trials set by a wicked stepmother. "At the start of the collection, the story introduces Elisa, the daughter of a king who must cope with the malicious intentions of her stepmother." The narrative unfolds as Elisa’s eleven brothers, transformed into swans by their stepmother's witchcraft, fly away to escape her cruelty. Elisa is left behind but yearns to find her siblings, fearing for their safety. As she embarks on her journey through the forest, Elisa's love and determination emerge as central themes, indicating that her quest will involve not only seeking her brothers but also overcoming the challenges laid out by the malevolent queen. The opening sets a stage for a tale of bravery, loyalty, and the power of familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Fairy tales PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 374248 2025-08-22T07:07:16.937774 text/html 374067 373999 2024-09-23T05:18:33.996360 2023-09-24T04:08:44.772186 text/html text/html 205693 2025-08-22T07:07:24.058657 application/epub+zip 209960 2025-08-22T07:07:19.964689 application/epub+zip 202314 2025-08-22T07:07:18.822689 application/epub+zip 406923 2025-08-22T07:07:27.036660 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389789 2025-08-22T07:07:23.326674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353505 2022-08-25T04:27:45.395928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341684 2025-08-22T07:07:16.587742 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 321911 2024-10-23T02:30:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17722 2025-08-22T07:07:27.167660 application/rdf+xml 16110 2025-08-22T07:07:19.308679 image/jpeg 4104 2025-08-22T07:07:19.064683 image/jpeg 205416 2025-08-22T07:07:16.970702 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia en.wikipedia