The Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales

Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875)

Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden -- The Butterfly -- The Psyche -- The Snail and the Rose-tree

The 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)

Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - The Ice Maiden - Little Rudy ElleyKat
00:14:17
Play 02 02 - The Ice Maiden - The Journey to the New Home ElleyKat
00:09:18
Play 03 03 - The Ice Maiden - The Father's Brother ElleyKat
00:08:14
Play 04 04 - The Ice Maiden - Babette ElleyKat
00:17:58
Play 05 05 - The Ice Maiden - Homewards ElleyKat
00:03:40
Play 06 06 - The Ice Maiden - The Visit to the Mill ElleyKat
00:06:33
Play 07 07 - The Ice Maiden - The Eagle's Nest ElleyKat
00:06:07
Play 08 08 - The Ice Maiden - The News Which the Parlour-Cat Related ElleyKat
00:03:27
Play 09 09 - The Ice Maiden - The Ice Maiden ElleyKat
00:03:45
Play 10 10 - The Ice Maiden - The God-Mother ElleyKat
00:05:29
Play 11 11 - The Ice Maiden - The Cousin ElleyKat
00:04:10
Play 12 12 - The Ice Maiden - The Evil Powers ElleyKat
00:05:50
Play 13 13 - The Ice Maiden - In the Miller's House ElleyKat
00:04:16
Play 14 14 - The Ice Maiden - The Visions of the Night ElleyKat
00:04:15
Play 15 15 - The Ice Maiden - Conclusion ElleyKat
00:10:33
Play 16 16 - The Butterfly ElleyKat
00:05:26
Play 17 17 - The Psyche ElleyKat
00:26:38
Play 18 18 - The Snail and the Rose-Tree ElleyKat
00:05:28