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The Emperor's New Clothes" (Danish: Kejserens nye klæder [ˈkʰɑjsɐns ˈnyˀə ˈkʰlɛːðə]) is a literary folktale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, about a vain emperor who gets exposed before his subjects. The tale has been translated into over 100 languages.
Hans Christian Anderson published this cautionary tale in 1837, though its message resounds clearly today. The Emperor's New Clothes is about two poor and opportunistic weavers out to make a fool of a king and his entourage. Thankfully, not everyone buys-in.
Many years ago there was an Emperor so exceedingly fond of new clothes that he spent all his money on being well dressed. He cared nothing about reviewing his soldiers, going to the theatre, or going for a ride in his carriage, except to show off his new clothes.
Jun 20, 2017 · Although Andersen wrote the tale, ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ has the ring of ancient authenticity about it. And with good reason: Andersen based ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ on ‘So ist der Lauf der Welt’, a German translation of a medieval Spanish fairy tale from a 1335 collection, El Conde Lucanor.
Most kings could be found sitting in council. It was said of the Emperor, “He is sitting in his wardrobe.” One day, two fellows calling themselves weavers came to town. They said that they knew how to weave cloth of the most beautiful colors and patterns.
Many years ago, there was an Emperor, who was so excessively fond of new clothes, that he spent all his money in dress. He did not trouble himself in the least about his soldiers; nor did he care to go either to the theatre or the chase, except for the opportunities then afforded him for displaying his new clothes.
Many years ago there lived an Emperor who was so monstrous fond of fine new clothes that he spent all his money on being really smart. He didn’t care about his army, he didn’t care for going to the play, or driving out in the park, unless it was to show his new clothes.
MANY, many years ago lived an emperor, who thought so much of new clothes that he spent all his money in order to obtain them; his only ambition was to be always well dressed.
Oct 16, 2020 · The emperor took off his clothes, and the impostors pretended to help him in putting on one article after another of the new clothes, while he twisted and turned himself about before the looking-glass.
Danish author Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” is one of his most widely-read and anthologized fairy tales. The story deals with authority, conformity, deception, and the corrupting nature of power.
