The Ugly Duckling : Self acceptance of our uniqueness

About this episode

This episode narrates Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Ugly Duckling', focusing on themes of self-acceptance and embracing uniqueness.

Hans Christian Andersen ‘The Ugly Duckling’ a fairy tale on self acceptance and embracing our unique beauty and gifts. Narrated by Roberta Gotti text Hans Christian Andersen Sound Owdeo-remix1b-icebox-black swan-freesound Timbre-Stargazer-freesound Check out my films Instagram @robertagottiactress links in bio Some research material from O. Tearle analysis on Andersen fairy tales https://www.instagram.com/robertagottiactress

People in this episode

Host: Roberta Gotti

Topics covered

• self acceptance
• uniqueness
• fairy tales
• embracing beauty
• narration

Keywords

• self acceptance
• unique beauty
• fairy tale
• Hans Christian Andersen
• narration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Ugly Duckling

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