Episode 2 of 3
Second Installment Publication
- When
- 16 December 1835
- Where
- Copenhagen
The second booklet, containing three tales including 'Thumbelina', was published on 16 December 1835.
The second booklet was published on 16 December 1835 and contained 'The Naughty Boy', 'The Traveling Companion', and 'Thumbelina'. 'Thumbelina' was inspired by 'Tom Thumb' and other stories of miniature people. 'The Naughty Boy' was based on a poem about Eros from the Anacreontea.
Sources
- Hans Christian Andersen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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