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In this retelling of the traditional fairy tale, a jealous enchantress wins over a king and, driven by envy, transforms his six sons into swans. The story follows the brothers' ordeal and the unwavering resolve required to break the enchantment and reunite the family.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Wanda Gág
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