The Emperor's New Clothes
dan. Keiserens nye Klæder · 1837
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Interesting Facts
- The tale tells of two swindlers who convince the emperor they can sew him an invisible outfit, visible only to the wise and worthy.
- The emperor, unwilling to admit his foolishness, pretends to see the outfit, and his courtiers do the same.
- The story illustrates the human tendency towards self-deception and fear of societal judgment.
- The climax occurs when a small child, unburdened by social conventions, loudly declares that the emperor is indeed naked.
- The tale has become a popular metaphor for describing situations where people fear speaking the truth due to fear of ridicule or misunderstanding.
Date of publication: 1 July 2024
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Genre: Children's literature
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