More than 156 of the great Dane's best-loved fairy tales.
How could it have entered your head , good Larsen , to send such a flower up to the house ? It will make us look ridiculous ! ' And the lovely blue flower which was brought from the kitchen - garden was put out of the drawing - room ...
On the bicentennial of Hans Christian Andersen’s birth, this collection takes Andersen out of the nursery and places him squarely in the literary pantheon.
This collection has been selected and translated with the growing audience of adults--both students and general readers--in mind, and displays the full range of Andersen’s authorship, from parable to science fiction.
A collection of forty tales, including "Thumbelina," "The Princess and the Pea," and "The Ugly Duckling," as well as such less well-known works as "The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep," "The Shadow," and "The Snowman."
This stunning book will be a welcome addition to any discerning library, private or public.
Presents 156 tales accompanied by the author's notes on the background of his stories.
Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are known for appealing characters who overcome adversity, making the stories accessible to readers of all ages.
Presents versions of Andersen's beloved tales, including "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Thumbelina," "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and others.
Curl up with this collection of classics and lose yourself in childhood memories.