"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. First Volume. First Collection,  with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen, Denmark to great  critical acclaim. The tale has been adapted to various media including  opera, musical, and animated film. The tale is an original story by  Andersen.

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