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Witch FictionFae & Fairy FictionClassic Fantasy

Wild Swans (6016)

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  • 1863 first published
  • 40 pages
  • ★ 3.0 (3 ratings)
  • 36 editions
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Published in 1863, Wild Swans (6016) is a witch fiction and fae fiction short story by Hans Christian Andersen, Yvonne Gilbert and Naomi Lewis. Readers will find themes of fairy tales, swans, specimens and illustrated children's books.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 14 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 36 editions.

It runs to roughly 40 pages — about 45 minutes of reading at an average pace.

About Wild Swans (6016)

Eleven brothers who have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother are saved by their beautiful sister.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fairy tales
  • Swans
  • Specimens
  • Illustrated children's books
  • Children's stories
  • Contes de fée
  • Magic
  • Princes
  • Stepfamilies
  • Witches
  • Princesses
  • Spells, Magic
  • Kings and rulers
  • Enchantment
  • Fairies
  • Blended families

Quick answers

Who wrote Wild Swans (6016)?

Wild Swans (6016) was written by Hans Christian Andersen, Yvonne Gilbert and Naomi Lewis and first published in 1863.

What genre is Wild Swans (6016)?

It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction, Fae & Fairy Fiction, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

How long is Wild Swans (6016)?

The median edition has 40 pages, about about 45 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Wild Swans (6016)?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Yellow Fairy Book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Rewards and Fairies.

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