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The Emperor's New Clothes" (Danish: Kejserens nye klæder [ˈkʰɑjsɐns ˈnyˀə ˈkʰlɛːðə]) is a literary folktale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, about a vain emperor who gets exposed before his subjects. The tale has been translated into over 100 languages.
- H. C Andersen, Dorothée Duntz, Anthea Bell
- 1837
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.
A classic fairy tale about two swindlers who trick a vain emperor into wearing invisible clothes. Read the full story, analysis and moral of this cautionary tale online.
The Emperor undressed, and the swindlers pretended to put his new clothes on him, one garment after another. They took him around the waist and seemed to be fastening something - that was his train-as the Emperor turned round and round before the looking glass.
Jan 11, 2024 · 'The Emperor's New Clothes' is a fairy tale for children, but it is also a perceptive commentary on the human condition. In this review, I look at the story, its history and its great wisdom.
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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.
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.
