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The Swineherd

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by Hans Christian Andersen   Lisbeth Zwerger(Illustrator)  
Language: English
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Book Summary of The Swineherd

Lisbeth Zwerger, winner of the 1990 Hans Christian Andersen Medal, brings her distinctive talent to this classic Andersen fairy tale of a foolish Prince who seeks to marry the Emperor's daughter, and the even more foolish Princess who fails to recognize his true worth.

When the Princess refuses him, he disguises himself as a swineherd and plays her favorite songs. By the time she warms up to him it's too late; he reveals his true identity and leaves her all alone. It's a delightfully silly tale of human nature, brought wonderfully to life by the incomparable Ms. Zwerger.

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A prince disguises himself as a swineherd and learns the true character of the princess he desires. After the author of this story finishes relating it, his animal audience presents an alternative ending.

Editorial Reviews

It's probably the pinnacle of cheek to revise the works of a master like Andersen, but author/artist Hahn takes the gamble and wins. In her version, ``Hans'' narrates while a motley assortment of players (children, pigs and pets)--captured in sprightly, delicately colored drawings--act out the classic fairy tale. Their often humorous running commentary provides a visual counterpoint to the familiar story of the rejected prince who disguises himself as a swineherd and ultimately dumps a fickle princess. Here, however, the tale's ending causes a commotion, and after tears and a heated debate the characters submit a rewrite--``with all due respect, Hans.'' The final few pages picture a repentant swineherd/prince giving the humbled princess a second chance, vindicating any reader who has ever been unhappy with a book's original ending. Ages 5-up. (Sept.)

 

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Book: The Swineherd
Author: Hans Christian Andersen  Lisbeth Zwerger(Illustrator) 
ISBN: 0698400895
ISBN-13: 9780698400894
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 2008-09
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Number of Pages: 32
Language: English
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