https://www.storynory.com Hans Christian Andersen grew up in a Danish village and moved to the big city. His graceful and artistic fairy tales poke fun at vanity Tue, 09 May 2023 23:01:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.1 nostorynory ltdHans Christian Andersen grew up in a Danish village and moved to the big city. His graceful and artistic fairy tales poke fun at vanityfrom storynorybertie@storynory.com https://www.storynory.com/the-leap-frog/ https://www.storynory.com/the-leap-frog/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:03:05 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=3106 https://www.storynory.com/the-leap-frog/feed/ 424 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noHans Christian Andersen's short but perfect tale about three animals that have pretentions to marry a princess and 'leap" above their stations in life.Hans Christian Andersen's short but perfect tale about three animals that have pretentions to marry a princess and 'leap" above their stations in life.Latest Stories for Podcast, Fairy Tales, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-wicked-prince/ https://www.storynory.com/the-wicked-prince/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:36:00 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=1963 https://www.storynory.com/the-wicked-prince/feed/ 406 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noA dramatic story by Hans Christian Andersen about the overbearing arrogance of a prince who wages war on God. A tale of hubris and nemesis.A dramatic story by Hans Christian Andersen about the overbearing arrogance of a prince who wages war on God. A tale of hubris and nemesis.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-nightingale/ https://www.storynory.com/the-nightingale/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:06 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=1879 https://www.storynory.com/the-nightingale/feed/ 251 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noHans Christian Andersen's story about how the sweet singing nightingale saves the life of the Emperor of China and succeeds where a artificial bird fails.Hans Christian Andersen's story about how the sweet singing nightingale saves the life of the Emperor of China and succeeds where a artificial bird fails.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/thumbelina/ https://www.storynory.com/thumbelina/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:52:06 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=1630 https://www.storynory.com/thumbelina/feed/ 465 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noThe journey of a tiny, tiny little girl, and how she lives among the birds and animals until finally she finds her heart's true match.The journey of a tiny, tiny little girl, and how she lives among the birds and animals until finally she finds her heart's true match.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid-part-three/ https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid-part-three/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:56:58 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=1395 https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid-part-three/feed/ 162 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noThe Little Mermaid becomes human and can be near her prince, but she has lost her beautiful voice.The Little Mermaid becomes human and can be near her prince, but she has lost her beautiful voice.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid-part-two/ https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid-part-two/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:40:42 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=1379 https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid-part-two/feed/ 178 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noDownload the audio to your computer (right click, save as) In the second part of this classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid saves a young prince from drowning - but he never has a chance to see that he owes his life to her. The Little Mermaid speaks to her grandmother, who […]Download the audio to your computer (right click, save as) In the second part of this classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid saves a young prince from drowning - but he never has a chance to see that he owes his life to her. The Little Mermaid speaks to her grandmother, who […]Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid/ https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:40:38 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=1348 https://www.storynory.com/the-little-mermaid/feed/ 252 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noThe original masterpiece by Hans Christian Andersen. The first of three parts. The story of a mermaid who gave all up for love.The original masterpiece by Hans Christian Andersen. The first of three parts. The story of a mermaid who gave all up for love.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid https://www.storynory.com/the-shepherdess-and-the-sweep/ https://www.storynory.com/the-shepherdess-and-the-sweep/#comments Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:00:42 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=905 https://www.storynory.com/the-shepherdess-and-the-sweep/feed/ 59 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noA charming story about two ornaments who fall in love and run away together to the big wide world.A charming story about two ornaments who fall in love and run away together to the big wide world.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-emperors-new-clothes/ https://www.storynory.com/the-emperors-new-clothes/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:24:01 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=757 https://www.storynory.com/the-emperors-new-clothes/feed/ 404 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noTwo rogues come to the court of the Emperor and persuade everyone that they can make clothes that are invisible to anyone who is simple in the head or unfit for their jobs. The whole court praises the beautiful clothes.Two rogues come to the court of the Emperor and persuade everyone that they can make clothes that are invisible to anyone who is simple in the head or unfit for their jobs. The whole court praises the beautiful clothes.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-ugly-duckling/ https://www.storynory.com/the-ugly-duckling/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:05:55 +0000 http://storynory.com/2008/03/24/the-ugly-duckling/ https://www.storynory.com/the-ugly-duckling/feed/ 565 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noThis is the classic story of somebody who is a bit different - by Hans Christian-Andersen.This is the classic story of somebody who is a bit different - by Hans Christian-Andersen.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-swineherd/ https://www.storynory.com/the-swineherd/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:00:14 +0000 http://storynory.com/2008/02/11/the-swineherd/ https://www.storynory.com/the-swineherd/feed/ 85 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noA princess is spoiled and unable to appreciate the gifts of natural beauty that her prince sends her. And then she sees a clever little toy that she really, really wants. It belongs to the keeper of the Emperor's pigs - the Imperial Swineherd.A princess is spoiled and unable to appreciate the gifts of natural beauty that her prince sends her. And then she sees a clever little toy that she really, really wants. It belongs to the keeper of the Emperor's pigs - the Imperial Swineherd.Latest Stories for Podcast, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-3/ https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-3/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:18:31 +0000 http://storynory.com/2008/01/07/the-snow-queen-part-3/ https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-3/feed/ 180 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noThe final part is the most magical yet, taking us across the frozen landscapes of Finland and Lapland under the dazzling Northern Lights - to the palace of the Snow Queen.The final part is the most magical yet, taking us across the frozen landscapes of Finland and Lapland under the dazzling Northern Lights - to the palace of the Snow Queen.Latest Stories for Podcast, Snow Queen, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-2/ https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-2/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:07:07 +0000 http://storynory.com/2007/12/30/the-snow-queen-part-2/ https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-2/feed/ 104 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noGerda searches for Kay who has been kidnapped by the beautiful Snow Queen. Her journey brings her to a witch with a lovely garden where it is always warm summer. Gerda forgets about Kay until she notices that just one flower is missing from the garden.Gerda searches for Kay who has been kidnapped by the beautiful Snow Queen. Her journey brings her to a witch with a lovely garden where it is always warm summer. Gerda forgets about Kay until she notices that just one flower is missing from the garden.Latest Stories for Podcast, Snow Queen, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-1/ https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-1/#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:16:58 +0000 http://storynory.com/2007/12/23/the-snow-queen-part-1/ https://www.storynory.com/the-snow-queen-part-1/feed/ 382 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noA masterpiece by Hans Christian Andersen, full of the strange beauty of ice-cold winter, and the warmth of true love. Kay is kidnapped by the Snow Queen. His childhood sweetheart, Gerda, goes in search of him, and travels across a magical landscape to the frozen North.A masterpiece by Hans Christian Andersen, full of the strange beauty of ice-cold winter, and the warmth of true love. Kay is kidnapped by the Snow Queen. His childhood sweetheart, Gerda, goes in search of him, and travels across a magical landscape to the frozen North.Latest Stories for Podcast, Snow Queen, Fairy Tales, All Stories, Christmas Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-tinderbox/ https://www.storynory.com/the-tinderbox/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:09:20 +0000 http://storynory.com/2007/09/24/the-tinderbox/ https://www.storynory.com/the-tinderbox/feed/ 186 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noA solider finds a magic tinderbox. When he rubs it, three enormous dogs appear and do any task he requests. Soon he is rich and in love with a princess. This is the first story published by Hans Christian Andersen, and it has much in common with Aladdin.A solider finds a magic tinderbox. When he rubs it, three enormous dogs appear and do any task he requests. Soon he is rich and in love with a princess. This is the first story published by Hans Christian Andersen, and it has much in common with Aladdin.Latest Stories for Podcast, Fairy Tales, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-steadfast-tin-soldier/ https://www.storynory.com/the-steadfast-tin-soldier/#comments Mon, 22 May 2006 12:51:25 +0000 http://storynory.com/2006/05/22/the-steadfast-tin-soldier/ https://www.storynory.com/the-steadfast-tin-soldier/feed/ 166 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noThis touching story by Hans Christian Andersen relates how a brave tin soldier keeps a stiff upper lip and remains steadfast throughout all his troubles. He is treated unfairly but never complains, and always remains true to the toy ballerina with whom he has fallen in love.This touching story by Hans Christian Andersen relates how a brave tin soldier keeps a stiff upper lip and remains steadfast throughout all his troubles. He is treated unfairly but never complains, and always remains true to the toy ballerina with whom he has fallen in love.Latest Stories for Podcast, Fairy Tales, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/flying-trunk-hans-christian-andersen-fairy-tale/ https://www.storynory.com/flying-trunk-hans-christian-andersen-fairy-tale/#comments Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:54:17 +0000 http://storynory.com/2006/03/17/flying-trunk-hans-christian-andersen-fairy-tale/ https://www.storynory.com/flying-trunk-hans-christian-andersen-fairy-tale/feed/ 221 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noThis wonderful fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen has an oriental setting and overtones of the Arabian Nights. A Free Audio Story from StorynoryThis wonderful fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen has an oriental setting and overtones of the Arabian Nights. A Free Audio Story from StorynoryLatest Stories for Podcast, Fairy Tales, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen https://www.storynory.com/the-princess-and-the-pea/ https://www.storynory.com/the-princess-and-the-pea/#comments Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:34:37 +0000 http://storynory.com/2006/03/04/the-princess-and-the-pea/ https://www.storynory.com/the-princess-and-the-pea/feed/ 795 bertie@storynory.com (Bertie)noThis little gem of a story by Hans Christian Andersen reveals the ultimate test to find out whether or not a girl is a true princess. Free audio.This little gem of a story by Hans Christian Andersen reveals the ultimate test to find out whether or not a girl is a true princess. Free audio.Latest Stories for Podcast, Fairy Tales, All Stories, Hans Christian Andersen