Description
This imaginative retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale brings fresh perspective to the timeless story of vanity, deception, and truth. When a vain emperor becomes obsessed with his wardrobe, two cunning swindlers arrive in town with a scheme to weave magical cloth that is invisible to anyone unfit for their position. As the emperor commissions his "new clothes," the entire court becomes complicit in an elaborate charade, each person afraid to admit what they cannot see. Bradbury's witty prose and clever social commentary expose the absurdity of blind obedience and the power of collective delusion. Ultimately, this enchanting tale reminds us that honesty and integrity matter far more than appearances, and that sometimes the most profound truths come from the mouths of innocents.
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hardcover
Penguin U S A
Published Aug 1, 1980
52 pages
ISBN: 9780721406251
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First Published
1980
Language
eng
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