Classics Illustrated Junior #522 [HRN 576]
A 1965 classic from Gilberton’s Junior series, *Classics Illustrated Junior #522* brings Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale "The Nightingale" to life in a beautifully illustrated story. When a mechanical bird replaces the real one in the Emperor’s court, the consequences of his fleeting fascination soon reveal a deeper truth about what truly moves the heart. Cover by Dik Browne captures the whimsy and wonder of the original fable.
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The Emperor is delighted with the song of a nightingale until he receives the gift of a mechanical bird. Charmed by the unusual toy, the Emperor snubs the nightingale and she returns to the forest. When the mechanical bird breaks down from overuse, the Emperor falls deathly ill but the nightingale returns to the palace and her song restores his health.
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