word is a shadow,” said the shadow, “and as such it must sp… - Hans Christian Andersen

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word is a shadow,” said the shadow, “and as such it must speak.

Hans Christian Andersen

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About Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales.

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Alternative Names: H.C. Andersen • Hans Andersen • H.Ch. Andersen • H. C. Andersen

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Bien des gens reçurent de cette funeste poussière dans l'œil. Une fois là, elle y restait, et les gens voyaient tout en mal, tout en laid, et tout à l’envers.

mermaids have no tears, and therefore they suffer more.

I can give her no greater power than she has already, the woman said; don’t you see how strong that is? How men and animals are obliged to serve her and how well she has got through the world, barefoot as she is.

word is a shadow,” said the shadow, “and as such it must speak. - Hans Christian Andersen

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