Rudy and Babette
by Hans Christian Andersen
Written towards the end of Andersen's career, Rudy and Babette tells the story of Rudy, a boy who loses both parents and goes to live with his uncle. Rudy had an "encounter" with the Ice Girl, who continued to communicate with her as an adult. As the story progresses, Rudy meets the girl Babette and falls in love with her and they are forced to marry, but...
