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FartOfGenius t1_j22cktu wrote

Which is the earlier edition you're referring to? Andersen's version already has her gaining a soul, I'd like to see earlier versions of the tale

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foul_dwimmerlaik t1_j22dbrk wrote

If you look at the handwritten drafts, it’s very clear that the part about her becoming a spirit of the air who can earn a soul was tacked on at the last minute.

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wegqg t1_j234tto wrote

Yeah another guy fell for it hook line and sinker, guess he will need therapy now

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