Hans Andersen

Thousands of lights were burning on the green branches, and gaily-colored pictures, such as she had seen in the shop-windows, read more

Thousands of lights were burning on the green branches, and gaily-colored pictures, such as she had seen in the shop-windows, looked down upon her. The little maiden stretched out her hands towards them when--the match went out. The lights of the Christmas tree rose higher and higher, she saw them now as stars in heaven . . .

Many, many steeples would have to be stacked one on top of another to reach from the bottom to the read more

Many, many steeples would have to be stacked one on top of another to reach from the bottom to the surface of the sea.

`But the Emperor has nothing on at all!' said a little child.

`But the Emperor has nothing on at all!' said a little child.

Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched from a swan's egg.

Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched from a swan's egg.

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.