Hans Andersen`s evocative stories blend wit and pathos, his light but shrewd touch revealing the selfishness and stupidity of man. In "The Emperor`s New Clothes" it takes a child to point out the Emperor`s foolishness and his excess of pride eventually makes him a laughing stock. His stupidity is therefore punished, just as the modesty and good nature of "The Ugly Duckling" is justly rewarded in the end. Andersen`s fresh and vivacious tone illuminates all of the old favourites in this selection - which include "The Little Mermaid", "The Princess on the Pea", "The Tinderbox" and "The Snow Queen". Формат издания: 11 см х 18 см.