Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales.
Describes Andersen's turbulent and difficult life, from his birth in 1805, through his success as a writer in mid-nineteenth-century Europe, to his desperate search for love, ambition, and meaning.
A life of the author of fairy tales, from his difficult youth to his struggle to be recognized as a serious writer
In this volume you will find 7 children’s stories by the master story-teller - Hans Christian Andersen. These 7 stories are accompanied by 28 exquisite colour plates by another master, Edmund Dulac.
Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are known for appealing characters who overcome adversity, making the stories accessible to readers of all ages.
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This collection, including beloved classics “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Snow Queen” (the basis for the blockbuster film Frozen), and “The Little Match Girl,” is the perfect introduction to Andersen’s groundbreaking use ...
Collects fairy tale favorites from the Danish poet and author, including "The Little Mermaid, "Thumbelina," "The Snow Queen," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Princess and the Pea."
Presents a collection of Andersen's fairy tales.
Beloved by generations of children around the world, Hans Christian Andersen revolutionized children's literature with works such as The Ugly Duckling and The Emperor's New Clothes. Drawing on letters, diaries...