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Original Title: The Emperor’s New Clothes
The King’s New Clothes (Beginner)
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Genre: PhilosophicalSetting: FairytaleNew Vocabulary: Council, Knight (verb), Lie, Naked, Outfit, Parade, Pretend, Stupid, Wardrobe, WeaverWord Count: 1439Original Author: Hans Christian AndersenThere is a king who loves only his clothes. One day, two brothers come to town and say that they can make magic clothes for the king. If you are stupid or bad at your job, you can’t see the clothes. But what happens when the king can’t see them?
The King’s New Clothes
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Genre: PhilosophicalSetting: FairytaleNew Vocabulary: Adviser, Knight (verb), Loom, Moth, Outfit, Rule, Thread, Train (clothes), Trickster, Unfit for office, WeaveWord Count: 1772Original Author: Hans Christian Andersen‘My dear king,’ said the first brother. ‘We have travelled through the whole country, and we have heard all sorts of stories about your fantastic outfits.’ ‘You have?’ said the King, satisfied that his efforts were being seen. ‘How wonderful.’ ‘We have a proposal,’ said the second brother. ‘We wish to weave you a beautiful outfit, so that your fame might spread not only to our kingdom, but to the whole world.’