Tong Shuxi: Why is "Ugly Duck" a autobiography of Andersen?

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This illustration comes from "Andersen Fairy Tale" published in London in 1872, depicting the story of "Ugly Ducklings".

That ugly duckling broke into a humble farmhouse from the swamp. The old lady in the room raised a pet cat and hen. Cats can cater to the owner, chickens can have eggs, and they have been deeply domesticated. The ugly duckling "feels that he can have different views." But he was left out and ridiculed by hens and cats.

"Ugly duckling" was created in 1844. That year, Andersen was 39 years old and was in a low mood. Andersen wrote in his diary: "How much to write this story can make my mood a little better." Later, he said in a letter, "I have a portrayal of my life in" Ugly Ducklings "."

Many people believe that "Ugly Duck" is a autobiographical work of Andersen. The famous translator Mr. Ye Junjian said that this fairy tale describes Andersen's "suffering in childhood and youth, his pursuit and longing for beauty, and the achievements and spiritual comfort he received after suffering". " Essence

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