World Classics
5 total works
A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.
The wares of the poor little match girl illuminate her cold world, bringing some beauty to her brief, tragic life.
Two dishonest weavers sell the vain Emperor an invisible suit of clothes.
Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.
Eleven brothers, turned into wild swans by an evil stepmother, are saved by the sacrifices of their beautiful sister Elisa.