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Plot. The tale concerns an emperor who has an obsession with fancy new clothes, and spends lavishly on them, at the expense of state matters. One day two con-men visit the emperor's capital. Posing as weavers, they offer to supply him with magnificent clothes that are invisible to those who are incompetent or stupid.
- H. C Andersen, Dorothée Duntz, Anthea Bell
- 1837
A classic fairy tale about a vain emperor who is tricked by two swindlers into wearing invisible clothes. Read the full story online or listen to the audio version on Lit2Go ETC.
by Hans Christian Andersen. Hans Christian Anderson published this cautionary tale in 1837, though its message resounds clearly today. The Emperor's New Clothes is about two poor and opportunistic weavers out to make a fool of a king and his entourage. Thankfully, not everyone buys-in.
Jun 20, 2017 · Learn about the origin, plot, and meaning of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, which satirizes the illusion of power and the courage of truth. Find out how the story has influenced modern culture and politics, and why the child's voice is so important.
Read the classic story of an Emperor who is tricked by two swindlers into wearing invisible clothes. Find out how the Emperor's pride and vanity lead him to humiliation and mockery.
The Emperor's New Clothes A translation of Hans Christian Andersen's "Keiserens nye Klæder" by Jean Hersholt. Info & links. Many years ago there was an Emperor so exceedingly fond of new clothes that he spent all his money on being well dressed.
A classic fairy tale about an Emperor who is tricked by two swindlers into wearing invisible clothes. Read the full text, paired texts, related media, and teacher guide on CommonLit.
