Doch' bolotnogo tsaria [The Marsh King's Daughter]

Elementary Level. The book is an adaptation of the famous Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) fairy tale 'The Bog King's Daughter' in English. This is one of the best tales of the great writer, although not so widely known in our country. It tells the amazing story of the daughter of an Egyptian princess and a Scandinavian swamp king. The heroine will be able to overcome evil and witchcraft spells only thanks to the love of loved ones and the help of true friends. After each chapter, commentary and translation of difficult words and expressions are given, as well as exercises aimed at checking understanding of the text, practicing vocabulary and grammatical structures, and developing oral speech skills. New words are included in the dictionary, which is placed at the end of the book. The manual is addressed to students in grades 5-6 of secondary schools, lyceums, gymnasiums, as well as a wide range of people studying English. Text adaptation, preface, commentary, exercise