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The uncanny presupposes a familiar reality from which standpoint the uncanny is perceived. It is argued that the uncanny plays a substantial rôle in the writings of H. C. Andersen. However this rôle is in the service of the fiamiliar and pleasant. The subject is illustrated by two themes in H. C. Andersen's texts: “Manslaughter” and “The uncanny cave”.