Soup Made of a Sausage-Stick
The story revolves around a poor man who lives with his wife and children. He has no money to buy food for them, so he decides to make soup using a sausage-stick that he finds in the street. The family eats the soup, but it's not very satisfying. As they finish their meal, a beggar woman appears at their door, asking for food. The man offers her some of the soup, which she eats greedily. However, when she finishes eating, she reveals herself to be a princess who has been cursed by an evil sorcerer. The curse can only be broken if someone shares their last meal with the beggar woman. Since the poor man had already shared his soup with her, he is now free from the curse that was placed upon him.
By Hans Christian Andersen · First published 1847 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Satire · 6,175 words
First lines
I.
What this Textopian page supports
Soup Made of a Sausage-Stick is listed on Textopian as a novella by Hans Christian Andersen, dated 1847 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Novella
- Author: Hans Christian Andersen
- Date: 1847 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Satire, Adventure, Children's Literature
- Length: 6,175 words
- Structure: 1 section, 79 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Soup Made of a Sausage-Stick by Hans Christian Andersen
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Soup Made of a Sausage-Stick?
- How does this novella by Hans Christian Andersen fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Fairy Tale first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Soup From A Sausage Skewer by Hans Christian Andersen
- Soup On A Sausage Peg by Hans Christian Andersen
- The Teapot by Hans Christian Andersen
- The Girl Who Trod On The Loaf by Hans Christian Andersen
- The Storks by Hans Christian Andersen
- The Money Box by Hans Christian Andersen
Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features anthropomorphic animals, magical elements, and a moral lesson, typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements such as talking mice and magical transformations.
- Satire — The story uses humor and irony to critique societal norms and human behavior.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and quest undertaken by the mice, characteristic of adventure stories.
Tags
Fairy Tale · Children's Literature · Fantasy · Short Story · Satire · Social Commentary · Morality Play · Allegory · Symbolism · Mythology · Folklore · Humor