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The H C Andersen Library

The H C Andersen Library

By: Hans Christian Andersen
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Step softly into the library, dear listener, where swans remember their sorrows, tin soldiers keep brave hearts, and mermaids dream beneath the moonlit sea. In The H C Andersen Library, the beloved tales of Hans Christian Andersen are read in full, just as a candle is lit against the evening: to bring wonder, tenderness, and a little golden sadness into the room.Public domain
Episodes
  • H C Andersen Fairytales Volume I Tale 21 - The Shepherd’s Story of the Bond of Friendship

    H C Andersen Fairytales Volume I Tale 21 - The Shepherd’s Story of the Bond of Friendship
    Jun 22 2026
    In which a humble shepherd’s tale unfolds within the rugged, sacred mountains of Delphi, where bonds of friendship and family are shaped amidst hardship and the shadow of foreign rule; gentle songs of sorrow mingle with the tender growth of a found sister and the arrival of loyal friends from distant lands. The story traces the quiet beauty of simple lives entwined with ancient customs and heartfelt vows beneath laurel roofs and starlit skies, as youth and love awaken amidst the enduring spirit of a homeland.
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    22 mins
  • H C Andersen Fairytales Volume I Tale 20 - The Metal Pig

    H C Andersen Fairytales Volume I Tale 20 - The Metal Pig
    Jun 21 2026
    In which a poor little boy in Florence finds solace by the side of a magical brass pig that carries him through the city’s art and history, revealing wonders beyond his everyday life. His journey intertwines with the struggles of his humble existence, touching upon the kindness and harshness of those around him, while inspiring a dream of beauty and artistic creation.
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    27 mins
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