About “Nattergalen”
"The Nightingale" is a short story written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen and published in 1843. The story is set in imperial China and follows the friendship between the Emperor of China and a nightingale. The nightingale's beautiful song captivates the Emperor, and the two form a close bond. The story explores themes of beauty, loyalty, and the value of natural artistry. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1843
- Latest edition
- 1843 · ISBN 9780143039525