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About “The Wicked Prince”
The Wicked Prince is a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1840. The story follows a prince who seeks to overthrow God and is ultimately driven mad by his ambition. It is considered one of Andersen’s works that explores themes of power and hubris. Scholars have examined the tale for its depiction of technology and its place as an early example of science fiction. The story remains a notable piece of 19th-century literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1840
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