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The Pen and the Inkstand

By: Hans Christian Andersen
Narrated by: Glenn Hascall
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Summary

Was it the pen or the paper that composed such beautiful words? The argument is intense, and even after the poet describes how the beauty was created, the pen and paper still argue about their role in the creation of such beautiful words.

A classic narrated by Glenn Hascal.

Public Domain (P)2014 Glenn Hascall
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