By the Almshouse Window

From Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen wrote this story in nineteenth-century Denmark. It is a quiet, reflective tale about memory, time, and the way a single place can hold many lives. The old maid at the window has watched the world change, but the rampart remains, green and faithful. Andersen is best known for his fairy tales, but this story shows his gift for capturing the inner life of ordinary people. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Green · Independent readers, early, about 8 to 10

Length

medium · about 713 words in 5 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, H. C. Andersen · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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