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According to Andersen's biographer Signe Toksvig, these stories (violent, sometimes misogynist) were criticized in the 19c because they offered no moral lessons. But partially because of their amorality, Toksvig also classes Andersen as a proto-surrealist.

I last read Andersen in college, specifically the Little Mermaid. At the time, I don't think I had appreciated the imagination necessary to invent fairy tales from whole cloth. Been worth revisiting

eveblunden's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

susanna22's review against another edition

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dark funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bocker_enligt_angelica's review against another edition

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3.0

De flesta av de här sagorna har man läst som barn men jag har svårt att uppskatta dem nu som vuxen.
Vissa berättelser passar inte längre.
Som Prinsessan på ärten. Det är verkligen en konstig historia. En prins som endast vill gifta sig med en äkta prinsessa…

eri_s_library's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

fifiisbored's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

jgril0's review against another edition

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3.0

Oddly funny

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