Idiot Jack, indeed.

Author: EGMONT Company, Denmark
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth, as part of the HCA—2005 Global Celebration, the Times Geographic Culture Development Co., Ltd. meticulously produced 15 animated book series titled "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories." This series is adapted from the 26-episode animated series "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories," which will be broadcast successively on CCTV and local television stations. The "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories" animated series was created by EGMONT Company, Denmark, by selecting and originalizing 30 of Hans Christian Andersen's 160+ fairy tales. It features a unique style, clean, delicate, and beautiful visuals, vividly recreating the essence of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. The books complement the animated series, bringing Chinese young readers a completely fresh experience.
"Jack the Fool" Summary: A king wanted to find a good husband for his daughter, but the princess grew tired of the nobles around her, as they were nothing but flatterers. So, the king decided to choose a lover for his daughter from the poor. Countless suitors came, all dressed in fine uniforms and pretending to be knowledgeable. But as soon as they entered the palace, they were revealed to be grotesque, leaving the princess utterly disgusted. In the end, Jack, riding a goat, (entered the palace) and brought laughter to the princess, winning her love. After hearing the story, one can't help but smile; the princess chose Jack, and what mattered most to her was Jack's simplicity, honesty, and eternal happiness!
"Absolutely True" Summary: The story begins with a single sentence from a little chicken, which spreads like wildfire—word of mouth turns it into news. We have all heard or told many stories, but how are stories born? In fact, stories can arise from the smallest details. Many things may seem ordinary at first, but as they are passed down through word of mouth and distorted over time, they become increasingly bizarre, straying far from the original truth, and turn into sensational news that people love to talk about.