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The Fir Tree

Hans Christian Anderson

Narrated by Robin Nixon

Story Time, Book 68

Released
May 15, 2023
Length
17 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Bookstream Audiobooks
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"The Fir-Tree" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that explores themes of impatience and longing for something greater. First published in 1844 alongside "The Snow Queen," the story reflects Andersen's shift toward a more somber tone, with some scholars noting its expression of deep pessimism.
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