As the "father of modern fairy tales" and the "founder of world fairy tales", Hans Christian Andersen has brought countless wonderful fairy tales to children.
The magic of fairy tales is not only the storyline that is not strange, but also the philosophy of life contained in it.
Today, The Heartland Blossom brings you together to find the philosophy of life in Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales.
Because of his strange appearance, the ugly duckling was ostracized and ridiculed in all kinds, fleeing everywhere, and was extremely depressed. After all kinds of tribulations, it finally turned into a beautiful white swan.
Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Award: Robert Impen, The Ugly Duckling, 1986
Before discovering the beauty of the self, the ugly duckling has experienced many tribulations, and the physical tribulations needless to say, the psychological tribulations are the biggest test.
The good news is that the ugly duckling chose to insist on himself in the tribulation, and his persistence and patience are encouraged, which is the spiritual strength that "Andersen's Fairy Tales" wants to pass on to people.
Even in the face of adversity, even countless times of self-doubt, you cannot give up the pursuit of ideals. After persevering, you will eventually meet hope.
"It's gold, and it shines everywhere."
The little mermaid did not hesitate to lose her beautiful voice and three hundred years of life for the prince on land, but in the end the prince married someone else. At the end of the story, the little mermaid sacrificed her life to save the prince's happiness.
Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Prize: Lisbeth Zweig, Daughter of the Sea, 1990
True love is never about getting, it's about giving.
The little mermaid paid the price of life in order to pursue beautiful feelings and eternal souls, although it makes people feel heartache and regret, but the little mermaid's kind and pure character, tenacious perseverance and great sacrifice spirit have given us a lot of courage to pursue love and happiness.
Happy feelings, noble souls, and innocent ideals are worth pursuing all our lives, even if the ending is not always beautiful, we must always have love and hope.
The cold and hungry little girl froze to death on a street corner on Christmas Eve. In the light of the matches she had polished before she died, she saw the stove, the roast goose, the Christmas tree, and the old grandmother who loved her the most.
Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Award: Toussaint Kelly, The Little Girl Who Sold Matches, 1988
The story is brutal, and it reflects the dark, unforgiving social realities of the time.
However, the little girl shows us that even a humble life has a desire for human dignity.
The little girl who died "sat in the corner, her cheeks flushed with a smile on her lips," was so hot with her desire for a warm house, delicious food, and affection.
When we face unchangeable suffering, the light in our hearts alone can illuminate the way forward.
The one-legged tin soldier loves a dancing doll made of paper. Before finally being with the dancing doll, Tin Bing has undergone layers of tests.
Physically handicapped, stiff, and taciturn, Tin Bing has a firm, brave, loving heart that remains steadfast even as tribulations ensue.
A broken exterior can also have a great mind. Many things, not much to do with appearances, are our hearts that determine what kind of life we will harvest.
As long as you are firm and brave enough, happiness will come at your door sooner or later.
05 "The Emperor's New Clothes": Those who dare to tell the truth are the most valuable
The stupid and vain emperor was fooled by two liars into wearing an invisible dress and going out. During the parade, a child told the truth: "He is wearing nothing!" ”
Hypocritical, treacherous, and stupid people are the ugliest, and exposing ugliness requires enough sincerity and bravery.
At any stage of life, we should remain authentic, selfless and fearless, and dare to expose the truth.
The gardener has been painstakingly managing the yard, but the owner always ignores his achievements. Finally after a storm, the master discovered his loyalty and cleverness.
Many times, our efforts and strengths can be overlooked.
However, as long as we believe in ourselves and insist on not giving up, one day, we will get the understanding and praise of others.
Fairy tales have magic and always evoke a child's love of reading. However, many stories tell children that the philosophy of life is hidden in the depths and needs us to accompany our children to find them.
Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish 19th-century fairy tale writer.
The Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales, known to us, are his life's work and have been translated into more than 150 languages and distributed and published around the world.
As the "sun of world children's literature", he lit up the light of hope in the hearts of children and children.
The story of "Andersen's Fairy Tales" has a wide range of themes, involving emotions, death, life ideals, social reality, etc., and the language is witty and beautiful, conveying the praise and expectation of beautiful things, giving people soft power. Intriguing, it is worth reading from childhood to old age.