<P> `` The Ugly Duckling '' ( Danish : Den grimme ælling ) is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen ( 1805 -- 1875 ) . The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until , much to his delight ( and to the surprise of others ) , he matures into a beautiful swan , the most beautiful bird of all . The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better . `` The Ugly Duckling '' was first published 11 November 1843 , with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen , Denmark to great critical acclaim . The tale has been adapted to various media including opera , musical , and animated film . The tale is completely Andersen 's invention and owes no debt to fairy tales or folklore . </P>
<P> `` The Ugly Duckling '' ( Danish : Den grimme ælling ) is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen ( 1805 -- 1875 ) . The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until , much to his delight ( and to the surprise of others ) , he matures into a beautiful swan , the most beautiful bird of all . The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better . `` The Ugly Duckling '' was first published 11 November 1843 , with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen , Denmark to great critical acclaim . The tale has been adapted to various media including opera , musical , and animated film . The tale is completely Andersen 's invention and owes no debt to fairy tales or folklore . </P>
who is the writer of the ugly duckling
who is the writer of the ugly duckling
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen