Thumbelina
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Summary
The fairy tale «Thumbelina» tells the story of a tiny girl born from a flower, named Thumbelina due to her diminutive size. She goes through numerous adventures: she is kidnapped by a toad, then a beetle, and later ends up with a field mouse. The mouse wants to marry her off to a mole, but Thumbelina saves an injured swallow, which helps her escape. Eventually, the swallow carries her to warmer lands, where she meets the prince of the elves and becomes his wife, finding happiness and a home among the flowers.
Date of publication: 28 June 2024
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Genre: Children's literature