The poor duckling did not know where he dared stand or where he dared walk. He was so sad because he was so desperately ugly, and because he was the laughing stock of the whole …

"The Ugly Duckling" (Danish: Den grimme ælling) is a Danish literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). It was first published on 11 November 1843 in New Fairy Tales.

They uttered a singular cry, as they spread their glorious wings and flew away from those cold regions to warmer countries across the sea. As they mounted higher and higher in the air, the ugly little duckling felt quite a strange sensation as he watched them.

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„The Ugly Duckling“ is a well-known and beloved fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1843. The story has become a classic, recognized worldwide for its themes of personal transformation, self-acceptance, and the importance of inner beauty.

One of the most famous stories in the world, The Ugly Duckling is written by one of the most notable fairy tale authors - Hans Christian Andersen. It was so beautiful in the country. It was the summer time. The wheat fields were golden, the oats were green, and the hay stood in great stacks in the green meadows.

Who knows how a swan’s egg got into a duck’s nest. Well, it happened, and that’s how this story about a duckling who was different from the others around him came about. But the once ugly duckling was now a lovely swan and soon forgot all the troubles it had experienced.

What's more, they warned him: "Don't stay here! Go away! It's dangerous. There are men with guns around here!" The duckling was sorry he had ever left the farmyard. Then one day, his travels took him near an old countrywoman's cottage. Thinking he was a stray goose, she caught him. "I'll put this in a hutch. I hope it's a female and lays plenty ...

The ugly duckling swam towards the geese and greeted one of the larger and older goslings. The mother goose and the goslings shouted in unison, “Oh, my. You are so ugly.” They began to mock the ugly duckling. But, the father goose developed a liking for him and welcomed him to his family.

The Ugly Duckling is a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. A story for children about the little duck, his life troubles, and how, over time, the duck grew into a beautiful white swan. It was lovely summer weather in the country, and the golden corn, the green oats, and the haystacks piled up in the meadows looked beautiful.