Classics Illustrated Junior #556
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA whimsical tale from the pages of Classics Illustrated Junior #556, "The Elf Mound" brings Hans Christian Andersen’s storytelling to life in a 1958 gem, illustrated with charm by William A. Walsh. When the King of the Elves hosts a feast for the Goblin King of Norway, seven daughters each reveal their unique talents—only for the visiting princes to drift off to sleep, leaving the outcome uncertain. The cover, also by Walsh, captures the story’s enchanting mood with its delicate, hand-drawn style.
In "The Elf Mound," the King of the Elves hosts a grand feast for the Goblin King of Norway, where the goblin princes are to choose brides from among his seven daughters, each gifted in a unique way. As the maidens perform their talents, the boys grow drowsy, leaving the fate of the matchmakers uncertain—until the Goblin King makes his own choice.
In "The Shepherd and the Sea," a curious shepherd trades his flock for a boat, lured by the promise of a simpler life on the open water. When a sudden storm sinks his vessel, he’s washed back to shore—changed, and with a quiet understanding that the world holds more depth than he ever imagined.
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Reprinted in Sprookjes in beeld #55 (1960), Eventyrserien #55 (1961), Junior Eventyrbladet [Eventyrbladet] #55 (1961), Sagoserien #55 (1961), Classics Illustrated Junior #556 [55] (2011), Bildermärchen #53, Pixi Tales #6
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