The Marsh King's Daughter
About this audiobook
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Marsh King’s Daughter is one of his most imaginative and challenging fairy tales—a richly layered story of folklore, identity, sacrifice, and redemption.
Following Helga, the daughter of the mysterious Marsh King, listeners journey through a tale that blends Scandinavian legend with spiritual themes and dreamlike storytelling. Andersen’s masterpiece explores the struggle between one’s wild and gentle natures and the transforming power of love.
This educational audiobook edition is specially designed for schools, homeschool families, libraries, and literature study groups. It includes an extensive listener’s guide and literary primer, a two-part presentation of the story to aid comprehension, and a discussion section with study questions that encourage deeper understanding and critical thinking.
Beautifully narrated by Bert Nichols Stauff, this edition makes one of Andersen’s most ambitious works accessible and rewarding for modern students and lifelong learners alike.
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About the author
Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author and poet whose fairy tales have become classics of world literature. His stories—including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, and The Emperor’s New Clothes—have been translated into more than 125 languages and continue to captivate readers and listeners around the globe. Andersen’s works combine fantasy, humor, spirituality, and profound insights into human nature.
Bert Nichols Stauff is an audiobook narrator specializing in classic children’s literature and public domain works. A retired Family and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, she brings warmth, clarity, and expressive storytelling to timeless tales by Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, and other beloved authors. Her productions often include educational materials, listener guides, and discussion questions designed to enrich the listening experience for families, schools, homeschool groups, and lifelong learners.
