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The Princess and the Pea

Book • 2009
In 'The Princess and the Pea', Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of a prince searching for a true princess.

When a mysterious woman arrives at the castle during a storm, claiming to be a princess, the queen tests her by placing a pea under twenty mattresses.

The woman's sensitivity to the pea convinces the royal family of her royal lineage, leading to her marriage with the prince.

The tale explores themes of identity and perception.

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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as books that parents have been reading to their children for a long time.
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Mentioned by Julia Eccleshare as a story with a lesson for life.
Proms Extra: Hans Christian Andersen 20 August 15

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