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Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales

Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales

By: Hans Christian Andersen
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Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden -- The Butterfly -- The Psyche -- The Snail and the Rose-treeThe Ice-Maiden: Written toward the end of Hans Christian Andersen's career, "The Ice-Maiden" is the story of Rudy, a boy who's mother died in the ice of the mountains while he survives, saved by the kiss of the Ice-Maiden. The Ice-Maiden, jealous that the boy she claimed has escaped her embrace, pursues him through the rest of his life.The Butterfly: A butterfly searches for the perfect flower to be his bride.The Psyche: An artist creates a sculpture of a beautiful woman, to whom he confesses his love and is scorned.The Snail and the Rose-Tree: A Snail and a Rose-Tree have a discussion about the meaning of their lives, and play them out. (Summary by ElleyKat)Copyright Legends and Fairy Tales Art Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
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    25 Aug 2026
    Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden -- The Butterfly -- The Psyche -- The Snail and the Rose-treeThe Ice-Maiden: Written toward the end of Hans Christian Andersen's career, "The Ice-Maiden" is the story of Rudy, a boy who's mother died in the ice of the mountains while he survives, saved by the kiss of the Ice-Maiden. The Ice-Maiden, jealous that the boy she claimed has escaped her embrace, pursues him through the rest of his life.The Butterfly: A butterfly searches for the perfect flower to be his bride.The Psyche: An artist creates a sculpture of a beautiful woman, to whom he confesses his love and is scorned.The Snail and the Rose-Tree: A Snail and a Rose-Tree have a discussion about the meaning of their lives, and play them out. (Summary by ElleyKat)
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    3 hrs and 5 min
  • Stories from the Arabian Nights-Laurence Housman

    Stories from the Arabian Nights-Laurence Housman
    24 Aug 2026
    Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden -- The Butterfly -- The Psyche -- The Snail and the Rose-treeThe Ice-Maiden: Written toward the end of Hans Christian Andersen's career, "The Ice-Maiden" is the story of Rudy, a boy who's mother died in the ice of the mountains while he survives, saved by the kiss of the Ice-Maiden. The Ice-Maiden, jealous that the boy she claimed has escaped her embrace, pursues him through the rest of his life.The Butterfly: A butterfly searches for the perfect flower to be his bride.The Psyche: An artist creates a sculpture of a beautiful woman, to whom he confesses his love and is scorned.The Snail and the Rose-Tree: A Snail and a Rose-Tree have a discussion about the meaning of their lives, and play them out. (Summary by ElleyKat)
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    2 hrs and 48 min
  • Favorite Fairy Tales Retold-Julia Darrow Cowles

    Favorite Fairy Tales Retold-Julia Darrow Cowles
    23 Aug 2026
    Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden -- The Butterfly -- The Psyche -- The Snail and the Rose-treeThe Ice-Maiden: Written toward the end of Hans Christian Andersen's career, "The Ice-Maiden" is the story of Rudy, a boy who's mother died in the ice of the mountains while he survives, saved by the kiss of the Ice-Maiden. The Ice-Maiden, jealous that the boy she claimed has escaped her embrace, pursues him through the rest of his life.The Butterfly: A butterfly searches for the perfect flower to be his bride.The Psyche: An artist creates a sculpture of a beautiful woman, to whom he confesses his love and is scorned.The Snail and the Rose-Tree: A Snail and a Rose-Tree have a discussion about the meaning of their lives, and play them out. (Summary by ElleyKat)
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    2 hrs and 35 min
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