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The Snow Queen (Snedronningen), the evil queen of the snowflakes or "snow bees", who travels throughout the world with the snow. Her palace and gardens are in the lands of permafrost , specifically Spitsbergen .
- H. C. Andersen, Vilhelm Pedersen, H. B. Paull
- 1844
Read the classic fairy tale of the Snow Queen, who freezes the world with her evil mirror and splinters. Follow the adventures of Kay and Gerda, who try to save their friend from the icy spell.
A fairy tale about a boy, Kay, who is turned into an ice statue by a piece of the magic mirror of the Snow Queen. His friend Gerda sets out to find him and save him with her love and tears.
Jul 9, 2023 · Animation • 1992. EditThe Snow Queen is a 1995 British animated film directed by Martin Gates and inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 1844 fairy tale.
- 78 min
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- Which Treats of a Mirror and of the Splinters. A wicked sprite's creation spreads across the land, affecting the hearts and minds all who come in contact with it.
- A Little Boy and a Little Girl. Years after the creation of the mirror, Kay and Gerda play in their families gardens.
- Of the Flower-Garden at the Old Woman’s who Understood Witchcraft. Kay's grandmother tells the children about the Snow Queen. Kay's behavior is greatly affected by pieces of the troll-mirror.
- The Prince and Princess. A heartbroken Gerda continues to search for her friend. Gerda visits the palace of the Prince and Princess after receiving some promising news.
The Snow Queen was written by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), and was translated from the Danish by M. R. James (1862-1936) as part of his Hans Andersen Forty-Two Stories (1930).
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One of Andersen's best-beloved tales, The Snow Queen is a story about the strength and endurance of childhood friendship. Gerda's search for her playmate Kay–who was abducted by the Snow Queen and taken to her frozen palace–is brought to life in delicate and evocative illustrations.
