The Fir Tree
The Fir Tree
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Résumé
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.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781804470695 |
| ISBN 10 | 1804470694 |
| Titre | The Fir Tree |
| Auteur | Hans Christian Andersen |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Renard Press Ltd |
| Année de publication | 2023-10-25 |
| Nombre de pages | 32 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |