Andersen's story of the ugly duckling, who endures torment and loneliness before becoming a beautiful swan, has resonated in millions of homes around the world since it was first published in 1843. In this beautiful new edition — with the translation of the original text in Danish—, Marina Abramovi ć reimagines the classic tale by adding pencil illustrations that represent, with the expressiveness and strength that characterize her, all the already mythical elements present in the original story .
There are those who consider The Ugly Duckling a psychological and spiritual story, a story that contains fundamental truths that every human being must assimilate. This edition is a bridging book between generations, an inspiring story for children but also for adults, thanks to the drawings of the Serbian artist, winner of the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts, which she will collect in Oviedo on October 22.
Abramovi ć 's lines , apparently simple and spontaneous, build a universe similar to that of a child's dream, in which drama and tenderness coexist. In this exercise in returning to childhood, the world queen of performance leaves her usual terrain and offers us a unique illustrated book. "She has broken many limits, bringing new perspectives to art and giving it a new life," says Jimena Blázquez, director of the NMAC Foundation.
For Abramovi ć , the story of The Ugly Duckling resonates throughout his career: «When I discovered that I could express myself through performance art, everything changed. I got to know beauty and truth through this discipline, although it took a while for the public to understand it. Unlike the swan in the story, I found my identity and my strength before others were aware of them too. The same happens with Andersen, who one day would confess that he did not need to write an autobiography; I had already done it with The Ugly Duckling. "A reflection of my own life", is how the Danish writer defined this story that has become one of the most emblematic stories of all time.
Recommended age: All ages.
Pages: 40
Format: 23 x 31 cm
Binding: Cardboard
