Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen, Richard S. Hartmetz (Editor)

Overview

"The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Thumbelina," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" and "The Little Match Girl" are just a few of the more than 90 delightful fairy tales by master Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen collected in this classic book. Join us for a journey into a magical fantasy land where every story teaches a moral lesson and provides endless enjoyment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482698954
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	03/05/2013
Pages:	592
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805 in Odense, Denmark, an only child. His father, who only had a basic education, read him "Arabian Nights," stimulating his love for reading.
His father died in 1816 and his mother remarried in 1818, sending him to a school for poor children. He was forced to work for a tailor and as a weaver's apprentice. At 14, he moved to Copenhagen to become an actor, however, he began to focus on writing, publishing his first story in 1822.
In 1833, he received a small grant from the King of Denmark, allowing him to tour Europe. Two years later, he published his first volume of fairy tales, then a second and third in subsequent years. They sold poorly and he concentrated on writing novels. He even wrote some well-known music.
It wasn't until 1845 that he became successful with the translations of his fairy tales, such as "The Little Mermaid." With this, he became famous throughout Europe, meeting Charles Dickens in 1847.
He found himself falling in love with several women, who did not reciprocate his feelings, and then with several men. In 1872, he was injured falling out of bed, and although he lived for three more years, he never fully recovered. Andersen died on August 4, 1875, at the age of 70, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Date of Birth:

April 2, 1805

Date of Death:

August 4, 1875

Place of Birth:

Odense, Denmark

Place of Death:

Copenhagen, Denmark