The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen

The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen

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Zusammenfassung

The Fir Tree is a moving short story about a tree that is so desperate to grow up that it cannot appreciate the present. Following the tree from its early years until it is big enough to be cut down and used as a Christmas tree, it highlights the importance of living in the moment, and offers a topical and bleak outlook on our use of nature.

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The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen

First published in 1844, The Fir Tree is a moving short story about a tree that is so desperate to grow up that it cannot appreciate the present. Following the tree from its early years until it is big enough to be cut down and used as a Christmas tree, it highlights the importance of living in the moment, and offers a topical and bleak outlook on our use of nature. Part of Renard's successful Christmas Card Classics series, 25% of the RRP of each book sold goes to the Three Peas, a small charity supporting refugees. 'Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales have captivated generations with their blend of plain language, unbridled imagination and haunting strangeness.' Philippa Gregory
'Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales… have captivated generations with their blend of plain language, unbridled imagination and haunting strangeness' Philippa Gregory
Hans Christian Andersen (1805–75) was a Danish author, best remembered for his fairy tales, in particular the enduringly popular story of 'The Little Mermaid'. Susannah Mary Paull was the translator of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree.
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ISBN 13 9781804470695
ISBN 10 1804470694
Titel The Fir Tree
Autor Hans Christian Andersen
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Renard Press Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 2023-10-25
Seitenanzahl 32
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