Ole-Luk-Oie the Dream God
The story revolves around a young girl who receives visits from Ole-Luk-Oie, the Dream God, every night. He brings her vivid and fantastical dreams that transport her to magical worlds. However, when she grows older, Ole-Luk-Oie's visits become less frequent, and his dreams lose their enchantment. The story explores themes of childhood innocence, the fleeting nature of youth, and the power of imagination.
By Hans Christian Andersen · First published 1837 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 4,674 words
First lines
THERE is nobody in the whole world who knows so many stories as Ole-Luk-Oie, or who can relate them so nicely.
In the evening while the children are seated at the tea table or in their little chairs, very softly he comes up the stairs, for he walks in his socks. He opens the doors without the slightest noise and throws a small quantity of very fine dust in the little ones' eyes (just enough to prevent them from keeping them open), and so they do not see him. Then he creeps behind them and blows softly upon their necks till their heads begin to droop.
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Ole-Luk-Oie the Dream God is listed on Textopian as a novella by Hans Christian Andersen, dated 1837 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Hans Christian Andersen
- Date: 1837 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Folklore, Moral Story
- Length: 4,674 words
- Structure: 1 section, 103 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, fantastical characters, and moral lessons typical of fairy tales.
- Children's Literature — The narrative is designed for a young audience, with simple language and themes suitable for children.
- Fantasy — The presence of a dream god and magical occurrences places the story within the fantasy genre.
- Folklore — The character of Ole-Luk-Oie is rooted in folklore traditions, embodying cultural myths and legends.
Tags
Fantasy · Mythology · Dreams · Sleep · Gods · Norse Mythology · Danish Folklore · Fairy Tales · Children's Literature · Short Story · Poetic Prose · Symbolism