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The Puppet Showman

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The Puppet Showman

By: Hans Christian Andersen
Narrated by: Glenn Hascall
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This short story from Hans Christian Andersen is an interesting look at the challenges that come from getting what you want. In this delightful tale, a puppet master would do almost anything if his puppets became real and he could lead them in delighting audiences, but when he gets what he wants - he no longer wants it. Perhaps that is one of the strongest morals found in this classic.

Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Public Domain (P)2015 Glenn Hascall
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