The Fir Tree

by Hans Christian Andersen Narrated by Trevor O'Hare

Overview

"The Fir-Tree" is a literary fairy tale by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The tale is about a fir tree so anxious to grow up, so anxious for greater things, that he cannot appreciate living in the moment. This short story was first published in 1844. It is a heartwarming tale about appreciating the good around you rather than always looking forward to "better times."

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Elegant"
-- Vogue.com

"These two volumes – reprints of Andersen’s classic fairy tales – are published in new hardcover editions featuring illustrations by Finnish illustrator Annukka. Annukka has designed for Marimekko previously, and incorporates Finnish mythological symbols into her distinctive screenprint illustrations."
-- Publishers Weekly 

Product Details

BN ID:	2940192804698
Publisher:	Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Publication date:	04/16/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged

Read an Excerpt

Out in the forest stood such a charming fir tree. It was in a good spot where it could get sunshine and there was plenty of air. All around grew scores of bigger companions, both firs and pines, but the little fir tree was so eager to grow up that it didn’t think about the warm sun or the fresh air. It didn’t pay any attention to the farm children who walked past, chattering, whenever they were out gathering strawberries or raspberries. Often they would come by with a whole pitcherful or they would have strawberries threaded on a piece of straw. Then they would sit down near the little tree and say, ‘Oh, how charming and little it is!’ That’s not at all what the tree wanted to hear.

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