The Snow Queen and Other Stories


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(3.2 stars; 34 reviews)

The Snow Queen is a captivating fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that explores the battle between good and evil through the eyes of a young girl named Gerda. When her friend Kai is ensnared by the icy grip of the Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on a perilous journey to rescue him, facing various challenges and enchanting characters along the way.

Set against a backdrop of winter's chill and magical landscapes, Andersen weaves a narrative rich with themes of love, bravery, and the power of friendship. As Gerda encounters talking flowers, a wise old woman, and even a band of robbers, each encounter teaches her valuable lessons about compassion and determination.

This timeless tale not only enchants children but also resonates with adult readers, offering profound insights into the human spirit's resilience. With its blend of fantasy and moral depth, The Snow Queen remains a cherished story that continues to inspire adaptations across various art forms.

Chapters

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The Snow Queen - Stories 1 and 2 16:09 Read by Neeru Iyer
The Snow Queen - Third Story 14:16 Read by Elli
The Snow Queen - Fourth Story 15:26 Read by Neeru Iyer
The Snow Queen - Fifth Story 8:37 Read by Elli
The Snow Queen - Sixth Story 7:15 Read by Neeru Iyer
The Snow Queen - Seventh Story 8:27 Read by Elli
The Little Mermaid - Part 1 11:47 Read by Neeru Iyer
The Little Mermaid - Part 2 12:36 Read by Elli
The Little Mermaid - Part 3 12:04 Read by Elli
The Little Mermaid - Part 4 11:32 Read by Elli
The Happy Family - Part 1 3:10 Read by Elli
The Happy Family - Part 2 4:26 Read by Elli
The Nightingale - Part 1 8:51 Read by Elli
The Nightingale - Part 2 9:55 Read by Elli

Reviews


(1 star)

very nice story but hard to understand with german accent. starts out very good but after some time german accent makes it difficult. voice is pleasent.

good attempt


(2 stars)

good choice of book but had to give up as couldn't understand accent fully. Well read though for someone who speaks English as a second language

Couldn’t finish


(1.5 stars)

It was good the first chapter, the lady with the ?French? Accent is very hard to understand I actually thought it switched part way through and had to really strain to make out the words.

I love this fairy tale BUT the French accent is terriblè


(1 star)

the nice lady read very nice, but please DO LET people to read, who can actually make it understandable

nice book but...


(2 stars)

respectfully, the readers were so hard to understand that I didn't get very far


(3 stars)

One of the two readers was excellent, the other was nearly incomprehensible. Fantastic writing!


(4 stars)

a great tale but the accent made it a chore to listen to.

good stories


(3 stars)

clever and thought provoking