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The Story of a Mother

By: Hans Christian Andersen
Narrated by: Emma Fenney
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In The Story of a Mother, a mother, watching over her sick child, briefly closes her eyes, and Death comes. Rushing outside to pursue Death, she encounters various spirits who offer conditional advice. When she finally finds her child, Death offers her a terrible choice. First published in 1847, this story has been adapted for film several times.

Public Domain (P)2018 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Young Adult

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