Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales, The by Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875)

Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden -- The Butterfly -- The Psyche -- The Snail and the Rose-tree The Ice-Maiden: Written toward the end of Hans Christian Andersen's career, "The Ice-Maiden" is the story of Rudy, a boy who's mother died in the ice of the mountains while he survives, saved by the kiss of the Ice-Maiden. The Ice-Maiden, jealous that the boy she claimed has escaped her embrace, pursues him through the rest of his life. The Butterfly: A butterfly searches for the perfect flower to be his bride. The Psyche: An artist creates a sculpture of a beautiful woman, to whom he confesses his love and is scorned. The Snail and the Rose-Tree: A Snail and a Rose-Tree have a discussion about the meaning of their lives, and play them out. (Summary by ElleyKat)