The Ugly Duckling
 The Ugly Duckling (Danish: Den grimme ælling) is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805 – 1875). The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until much to his delight (and to the surprise of others) he matures into a beautiful swan the most beautiful bird of all. The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better.