Fairy Tales (Hans Christian Andersen Tales with Illustrations)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Overview

This 392-page version of Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Anderson is a rare early, illustrated edition.

The collection includes The Mermaid, Hans Clodhopper, The Flying Trunk, The Rose Elf, The Wild Swans, The Elf-Hill, The Real Princess, A Picture from the Ramparts, The Red Shoes, Thumbelisa, The Goblin and the Huckster, The Bottle Neck, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Angel, The Butterfly, Psyche, The Snail and the Rose-bush, The Girl who Trod on the Loaf, The Nightingale, The Storks, The Little Match Girl, Great Claus and Little Claus, The Garden of Paradise, Little Tuk, The Wind's Tale, The Snow Queen, A Rose from Homer's Grave, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Naughty Boy, Holger the Dane, What the Moon Saw, The Tinder Box, The Story of a Mother, The Marsh King's Daughter, The Goloshes of Fortune, The Bronze Boar, The Bell, Ole Lukoie, the Dustman, The Swineherd, The Travelling Companions, and The Ugly Duckling.

It was during 1835 that Andersen published the first installment of his immortal Fairy Tales.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014909518
Publisher:	Balefire Publishing
Publication date:	08/16/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	392
File size:	20 MB
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Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Hans Christian Andersen, often referred to by his initials H. C. Andersen (April 2, 1805 – August 4, 1875) was a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. These include "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Snow Queen," "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Ugly Duckling."

During his lifetime he was acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide, and was feted by royalty. His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages. They have inspired motion pictures, plays, ballets, and animated films.

Date of Birth:

April 2, 1805

Date of Death:

August 4, 1875

Place of Birth:

Odense, Denmark

Place of Death:

Copenhagen, Denmark