https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-h-c-andersen-library--7060775enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6021d31d9a31355581de10cb4829980f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-h-c-andersen-library--7060775Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Hans Christian AndersenJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comStep softly into the library, dear listener, where swans remember their sorrows, tin soldiers keep brave hearts, and mermaids dream beneath the moonlit sea. In The H C Andersen Library, the beloved tales of Hans Christian Andersen are read in full,...falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-1-the-tinder-box--72233928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233928Fri, 29 May 2026 19:51:52 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a weary soldier encounters a mysterious old witch who sets him on a curious adventure involving a hollow tree, three magical dogs with immense eyes, and a promise concerning a tinder-box. The tale unfolds with riches, secret visits to a...1027false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-2-little-claus-and-big-claus--72233926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233926Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which two men share a name and a rivalry, leading to a curious series of events involving a dead horse’s skin, a mysterious conjuror, and a shrewd trickster’s dealings with unwitting neighbours. Through wit and odd adventures, the tale unfolds in a...1492false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-3-the-princess-and-the-pea--72233940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233940Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a discerning prince seeks a true princess amidst many, encountering one tempestuous night who claims such a title despite her bedraggled appearance. To test her claim, a curious trial involving a single pea beneath a royal stack of bedding...186false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-4-little-ida-s-flowers--72233937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233937Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a tender young girl named Ida listens with delight to a scholarly student’s fanciful tales of flowers who, after a long night’s ball at the king’s castle, lie weary and withered by day. With gentle imagination and a warmth of heart, she cares...983false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-5-little-tiny-or-thumbelina--72233930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233930Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a tiny maiden born from a magical flower embarks upon a journey through the seasons and meets curious creatures of the earth and air, unfolding a world both delicate and wondrous. She discovers kindness and companionship amidst trials, and...1539false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-6-the-saucy-boy--72233927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233927Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a kindly old poet takes shelter from a storm and warmly welcomes a drenched and shivering little boy who carries a splendid, if rain-soaked, bow. This mischievous child reveals himself as Cupid, delighting in mischief and mischance by...337false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-7-the-travelling-companion--72233943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233943Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a young man named John, having lost his beloved father, ventures into the wide world accompanied by a clever travelling companion, encountering wondrous sights and curious adventures along the way. Together they brave enchanted riddles and...3060false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-8-the-little-mermaid-part-1--72233931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233931Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a young sea-princess, dwelling in a splendid underwater kingdom of coral castles and shimmering gardens, grows curious about the mysterious world above the ocean’s surface, especially the human lives that she hears of from her wise...1175false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-8-the-little-mermaid-part-2--72233932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233932Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a little mermaid braves the dangers of the underwater witch's domain to trade her melodious voice for human legs, enduring sharp pain and silence in hope of winning a prince’s love and an immortal soul. Though she walks and dances with grace...2338false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-9-the-emperor-s-new-suit--72233934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233934Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which an emperor, devoted to fine clothes above all else, is beguiled by two cunning weavers who promise him a wondrous fabric invisible to those unworthy or foolish. As his ministers and subjects all, out of fear or pride, pretend to see the...530false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-10-the-goloshes-of-fortune-part-1--72233950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233950Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which two fairies discuss a magical pair of goloshes that grant their wearers the power to transport themselves to any place or time they desire, offering a fleeting chance at true happiness. The tale then follows the unexpected and often...1741false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-10-the-goloshes-of-fortune-part-2--72233933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233933Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a pair of enchanted goloshes whisk their wearers through fanciful journeys of the heart and imagination, revealing the varied and secret chambers of human character and the restless yearnings of the soul. The curious transformations and...2238false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-11-the-daisy--72233929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233929Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a humble daisy thrives unnoticed beside a grand garden, finding joy in the sun’s warmth and the song of a lark, despite the proud blooms that surround it. When the lark is cruelly caged, the daisy is brought near to comfort the bird, yet both...494false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-12-the-brave-tin-soldier--72233954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233954Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a brave tin soldier, distinguished by a single leg, stands steadfast and admiring by a delicate paper dancer who balances on one leg in a charming little paper castle. His unwavering courage and silent fortitude carry him through a series of...660false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-13-the-wild-swans--72233944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233944Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a kind-hearted princess, separated from her eleven enchanted brothers transformed into swans by a cruel stepmother, embarks on a quiet and arduous quest through forests and seas to find and save them. Through silent endurance and steadfast...2079false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-14-the-garden-of-paradise--72233946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233946Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a young prince, fascinated by tales of a wondrous garden untouched by time, ventures with the East Wind through a realm of majestic natural wonders and encounters the radiant fairy queen of paradise. He learns of a timeless trial of...1827false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-15-the-flying-trunk--72233949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233949Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a prodigal son is sent away with a magical flying trunk that carries him far beyond his former indulgent life to the distant land of Turkey, where he encounters a princess and weaves tales to win her heart. Amongst enchanted objects and...740false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-16-the-storks--72233936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233936Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a family of storks dwells in the last house of a village, patiently preparing their young for the great adventure of flight, while children below sing a troublesome song that both worries and provokes them. The mother stork, wise and...751false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-17-the-elf-of-the-rose--72233941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233941Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a tiny, unseen elf lives blissfully within a rose’s fragrant petals but becomes witness to a grievous and sorrowful tale of love, treachery, and secret grief among human hearts and garden blooms. The elf’s gentle presence and the whispered...656false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-18-what-the-moon-saw-part-1--72233952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233952Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a lonely young painter finds companionship and inspiration in the nightly visits of the Moon, who reveals to him vivid scenes and heartfelt stories from distant lands and everyday life. As shadows and light weave tales of love, loss, and...1814false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-18-what-the-moon-saw-part-2--72233938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233938Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which the Moon gently reveals scenes both somber and wistful—a silent Pompeii preserved in time, the quiet sorrows of a beloved Pulcinella, and the fragile hopes of simple folk watching for new life and fortune. Through these tender glimpses, one...1679false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-18-what-the-moon-saw-part-3--72233947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233947Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which the Moon shares gentle and varied glimpses of life’s tender moments and humble scenes, from a caravan’s desert journey and a child’s loving vigilance to the quiet dignity of kings in their stone tombs and the simple joys of childhood prayers....1815false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-19-the-wicked-prince--72233945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233945Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a proud and ruthless prince, whose ambition knows no bounds, wreaks havoc across lands and amasses immense riches and power, building splendid palaces and subjugating kings. Yet, despite his might and vanity, he is met with humbling forces...353false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-20-the-metal-pig--72233953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233953Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a poor little boy in Florence finds solace by the side of a magical brass pig that carries him through the city’s art and history, revealing wonders beyond his everyday life. His journey intertwines with the struggles of his humble existence,...1627false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-21-the-shepherd-s-story-of-the-bond-of-friendship--72233942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233942Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a humble shepherd’s tale unfolds within the rugged, sacred mountains of Delphi, where bonds of friendship and family are shaped amidst hardship and the shadow of foreign rule; gentle songs of sorrow mingle with the tender growth of a found...1299false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-22-a-rose-from-homer-s-grave--72233939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233939Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a proud rose springs from the sacred earth where the great singer Homer lies, deeming herself too lofty for a nightingale’s praise, and as the seasons turn, she dreams of distant lands and noble pilgrims who will carry her fragrance far...217false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-23-the-buckwheat--72233951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233951Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a venerable old willow-tree and a proud field of buckwheat stand opposite one another, the latter boasting of its beauty and refusing to bow before the coming storm. As lightning cracks the sky, the humble plants bend in reverence, while the...269false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-24-ole-luk-oie-the-dream-god--72233935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233935Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which the kindly Ole-Luk-Oie, the Dream-God, visits a little boy named Hjalmar each night, filling his room with enchanting visions and guiding him through whimsical adventures that softly blend the magical with the familiar. Through charming tales...1463false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-i-tale-25-the-swineherd--72233948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233948Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a poor prince, undeterred by royal rebuffs, disguises himself as a humble swineherd to win the favour of a capricious emperor’s daughter with magical and delightful gifts. The story gently unravels the contrasts between true worth and...521false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-26-the-angel--72234120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234120Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a gentle angel guides a departed child through cherished earthly places, gathering a bouquet of flowers to adorn the gardens of heaven, including a humble yet treasured field-flower grown from the love of a sick boy. Together they reveal the...401false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-27-the-nightingale--72234129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234129Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which an emperor learns of a humble nightingale famed for its enchanting song that moves all who hear it, prompting a search for the elusive bird to grace his court. The arrival of an elaborate mechanical nightingale challenges the genuine article,...1342false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-28-the-ugly-duckling--72234119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234119Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a lonely duckling, different in appearance from his siblings, endures hardship and rejection from creatures both familiar and strange in the wide world surrounding a rustic farmstead. Through seasons of trial and desolation, he discovers the...1545false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-29-the-top-and-ball--72234126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234126Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a lively top and a delicate ball, bound by their shared existence in a box of toys, engage in a whimsical conversation about companionship and dreams, each harbouring their own aspirations and memories. Their fortunes diverge in the bustling...290false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-30-the-fir-tree--72234127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234127Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a young fir-tree, restless and yearning to grow tall and see the world beyond the forest, experiences the bright thrill of being chosen and adorned for Christmas, only to face the quiet solitude and harshness of life afterward. Observing the...1218false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-31-the-snow-queen-part-1--72234112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234112Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a wicked demon crafts a magical looking-glass that distorts all that is good and beautiful, scattering its harmful fragments across the world and into the heart and eye of a little boy named Kay, whose dear companion Gerda watches over him...852false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-31-the-snow-queen-part-2--72234118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234118Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a little girl named Gerda, guided by the chatter of flowers and the counsel of crows, journeys through a splendid palace and its enchanting yet puzzling surroundings in search of her playmate, Kay. Along the way, she encounters majestic...2267false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-31-the-snow-queen-part-3--72234113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234113Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a brave little girl encounters a wild robber-maiden and a steadfast reindeer amid the wilds of Lapland and Finland, journeying bravely through biting cold and enchanted dangers toward a distant palace of ice. With innocence and prayer as her...2063false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-32-the-little-elder-tree-mother--72234109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234109Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a kind old man, enchanted by the blossoms of the elder-tree, tells a tale of enduring love and memory, weaving the simple joys of everyday life with the gentle magic that lingers in nature’s quiet corners. Through the delightful presence of...1302false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-33-the-elfin-hill--72234130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234130Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which an evening gathering unfolds within the elfin hill, where fair maidens perform dances woven of moonshine and mist, and a distinguished host prepares to welcome guests of otherworldly standing and curious origins. Among the splendour and...1052false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-34-the-red-shoes--72234115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234115Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a poor little girl named Karen receives a pair of bright red shoes that captivate her heart and stir her thoughts through times of both solemnity and celebration. These shoes soon weave themselves into her life with a mysterious and...842false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-35-the-jumper--72234128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234128Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which three boastful jumpers—a polite Flea, a proud Grasshopper, and a thoughtful Skipjack—gather to demonstrate their leaping prowess before a king who offers his daughter’s hand as a prize. With wit and quiet judgement, the contest reveals that...336false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-36-the-shepherdess-and-the-sweep--72234124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234124Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a dainty china shepherdess and her chimney-sweep companion find themselves imperilled by the machinations of a curious cupboard and an obstinate old Chinaman, compelling them to contemplate an arduous venture into the vast unknown beyond...713false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-37-holger-danske--72234116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234116Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which the ancient castle of Kronenburg by the Sound of Elsinore harbours the sleeping giant Holger Danske, clad in iron and steel, whose dreams encompass the fate of Denmark and whose awakening is reserved for times of great peril. Meanwhile, in a...856false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-38-the-bell--72234110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234110Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a mysterious bell’s enchanting chime leads townsfolk and children alike into the depths of a fragrant wood, stirring curiosity and dreams of discovery beneath the golden glow of sunset. As they journey through blossoming meadows and ancient...750false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-39-grandmother--72234125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234125Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which an aged grandmother, whose kindly eyes outshine her wrinkles, shares enchanting stories and tender memories wrapped in the scent of a withered rose pressed within a hymn-book. Upon her peaceful passing, the enduring beauty of her spirit is...344false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-40-the-darning-needle--72234108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234108Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a darning-needle, proud of her fineness and convinced of her own importance, endures a series of humble adventures and mishaps far beneath her imagined station in life. Through conversations with a broken bottle and reflections on the...501false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-41-the-little-match-seller--72234117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234117Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a poor little match-seller, wandering the cold and snowy streets on New Year's Eve, finds herself comforted by the warm and enchanting visions conjured by the matches she lights. Through the flickering flames, she is gently drawn into a realm...390false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-42-the-sunbeam-and-the-captive--72234114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234114Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a weary observer stands upon ancient ramparts to survey the tranquil sea and the fading light of autumn, casting a golden ray upon a captive imprisoned within gloomy walls. The simple joy of a sunbeam and the cheerful song of a little bird...198false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-43-by-the-almshouse-window--72234107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234107Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which an old maid, gazing from a humble almshouse window, contemplates the innocent play of children upon a historic grassy rampart, unaware of the solemn tales and steadfast courage that once marked the ground beneath their feet. Through her...315false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-44-the-old-street-lamp--72234111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234111Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which an old street lamp contemplates its long service and uncertain future, reflecting on the lives it has illuminated and the quiet affection of its keeper's family. Amid trifling competitors and gifts from the elements, the lamp finds solace in...1065false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-45-the-neighbouring-families--72234122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234122Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a quiet pond reflects the simple joys and small dramas of neighbouring families—the roses, the sparrows, and the lives intertwined about them—each with their own thoughts and trials under the sun’s gentle warmth. The narrative lovingly...1661false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-46-little-tuk--72234121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234121Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a diligent boy named Little Tuk tends to his sister and struggles with his geography lessons by the dim light of home, only to be visited by wondrous visions of Danish towns and kindly figures that inspire him. These gentle dreams mingle...704false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-ii-tale-47-the-shadow--72234123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234123Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a learned man, dwelling in a hot, sunlit land, experiences the curious vanishing of his shadow and encounters its transformation into a worldly, independent being. Together, they embark upon journeys and social intrigues where notions of...1628false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-iii-tale-48-the-old-house--72234211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234211Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which an ancient house, worn by time and overlooked by newer neighbours, stands quietly as a curious boy finds delight and friendship within its aged walls and the presence of an old man who dwells there. It is a tale of tender visits, forgotten...1182false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-iii-tale-49-the-drop-of-water--72234224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234224Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which an inquisitive old man named Kribble-Krabble peers through a magnifying glass at a drop of water, revealing a bustling world of tiny creatures engaged in lively strife and merriment. Observing their fierce yet joyful skirmishes, he attempts...229false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-iii-tale-50-the-happy-family--72234212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234212Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a venerable family of white snails, residing amidst a vast forest of burdock-leaves, cherish their noble heritage and ponder the mysteries beyond their leafy domain. They nurture hope and contentment in their quiet home, believing themselves...505false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-iii-tale-51-the-story-of-a-mother--72234214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234214Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a mother, desperate to rescue her ailing child, embarks on a harrowing journey through winter’s bite and enchanted realms, guided by enigmatic figures and driven by a heart’s steadfast sorrow. Along the way, she encounters mysterious forces...767false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-iii-tale-52-the-shirt-collar--72234213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234213Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a proud shirt-collar, fanciful and boastful, attempts to court various household companions while enduring the trials of laundry and wear. His tale unfolds among scissors and irons, culminating in a lesson on humility and the fate that...418false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-iii-tale-53-the-flax--72234210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234210Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a gentle flax plant, once adorned with delicate blue flowers and basking in sun and rain, reflects on the fortunes and sufferings that transform it from a bright field bloom into fine linen and beyond. Through a quiet progression of change,...635false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-c-andersen-fairytales-volume-iii-tale-54-the-phoenix-bird--72234209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234209Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Hans Christian AndersenIn which a magnificent and immortal bird, born from the flames beneath the Tree of Knowledge in Paradise, is revealed to be the singular Phoenix whose radiant presence and song bring wonder across the world. This bird, known by many names and seen in...252false37full