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The Galoshes of Fortune

Hans Christian Andersen
dan. Lykkens Kalosker · 1838
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Brief Overview

Brief Overview

«The Galoshes of Fortune» is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about magical galoshes that can fulfill any wish of the person wearing them. The story begins with the fairy of happiness and the fairy of care discussing how to make people happy. The fairy of happiness decides to give people galoshes that grant wishes. However, when people start using them, they encounter unexpected consequences of their desires. Each person who puts on the galoshes finds themselves in a situation they believe will bring happiness, only to realize that their true desires do not always lead to happiness. Through a series of comedic and instructive episodes, Andersen illustrates that happiness is not always found in the fulfillment of wishes, but often in the simple joys of life and accepting reality as it is.

The Galoshes of Fortune
Date of publication: 1 March 2025
Updated: 4 March 2025
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Author: 
Hans Christian Andersen
Original title: dan. Lykkens Kalosker · 1838
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