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Literary Fiction· Denmark

The Ugly Duckling

by Hans Christian Andersen
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1851English
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Published in 1851, The Ugly Duckling established Hans Christian Andersen as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A celebrated work of literary fiction, The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen (1851) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.

Book Details

AuthorHans Christian Andersen
Published1851
Country of Origin🇩🇰 Denmark
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN4522181078
Editorial Score35/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇩🇰 Denmark

This book is part of Denmark's rich literary tradition.

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The Ugly Duckling was written by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1851. Hans Christian Andersen is recognized as a significant author in the field of literary fiction.

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The Ugly Duckling is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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