A young prince falls in love with a princess but she rejects him because he is ugly. He disguises himself as a swineherd and the princess falls in love with him. However, when her parents discover his true identity, they are outraged and the prince must leave. The princess follows him, realizing too late that she loves the prince for who he truly is.
By Hans Christian Andersen · First published 1841 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Romance