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- Created by Hans Christian Andersen
- Published in 1844
- Illustration by Vilhelm Pedersen
- Themes: Acceptance, vanity, segregation, beauty is only skin deep
- Has been adapted for song and animation
- Has been woven into several popular film and television plots
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The Ugly Duckling is a children's fairy tale.
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Plot
The Ugly Duckling is about an extra egg that turns up in a clutch of duck eggs. After all the others hatch, out comes the ugliest duckling of all. Ridiculed by his nestmates and by everyone else who sees him, he goes off on his own until he one day he meets up with others of his kind and finds love and acceptance.Reviews
- "This ageless story speaks across generations with its reaffirming message. In this age of instant gratification, Andersen's tale reminds readers that some things are worth waiting for and that a pleasure deferred (whether by choice or necessity) is often the sweetest one of all." - Commensense Media
- "This magical tale is told with such pathos and beauty so as to touch the reader at every hearing. Its depth ensures that it is ever fresh, as though being read for the first time though it may be the tenth. It is a classic fairy tale that will never lose its appeal or its relevance." - SHVoong
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The Ugly Duckling Questions
What happened to Ugly Betty? 1 AnswerThere is still another episode that will air the day after tomorrow. It's going to be the season finale. 3-20 April 30 09 Rabbit Test Spoilers... read more
How is openoffice - good/bad/ugly? 1 AnswerMost people over at Reviewcentre.com think OpenOffice is a great project. Nobody gave it less than 4/5 stars. read more
What happened to Ugly Betty? 1 AnswerSeasons 1 through 3 are currently available on DVD. Ugly Betty has a 4th season green-lighted, but fans are worried because it was currently begin on October 9... read more -
Notable The Ugly Duckling Films and TV Shows
- The Following links are to IMDb, which has pop-ups
- 1907: The Ugly Duckling
- 1931: The Ugly Duckling
- 1939: Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies The Ugly Duckling
- 1953: Land of the Ugly Duckling
- 1997: The Ugly Duckling
- 2006: The Ugly Duckling and Me (TV Series)



