Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen

Overview

Delve into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales with this captivating edition. From ""The Little Mermaid"" to ""The Ugly Duckling,"" experience timeless stories that ignite imagination and teach valuable lessons. A must-have for fairy tale enthusiasts and lovers of classic literature.

• Hans Christian Andersen's beloved Fairy Tales in a captivating edition
• Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classic stories
• From ""The Little Mermaid"" to ""The Ugly Duckling"" and more
• Inspiring tales that captivate readers of all ages
• A cherished addition to any book collection, preserving the magic of childhood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789358562996
Publisher:	Prakash Books
Publication date:	12/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	864
File size:	36 MB
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About the Author

Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark. He was introduced to literature by his father who read Arabian Nights to him. Andersen' s fantasies and imaginations began taking shape when he visited a theatre in Odense at the age of seven. He published his first story, ‘ The Ghost at Palnatoke' s Grave' , in 1822 and his first novel, The Improvisatore, in 1835. Andersen began writing fairy tales, which were based on the folk tales he had heard as a child. Fairy Tales Told for Children. First Collection. (Eventyr, fortalte for Bø rn. Fø rste Samling.), a collection of nine tales, was published in three instalments in Copenhagen, Denmark, between 1835 and 1837. He received the standard royal literary scholarship in 1838. The same year, he began writing the second series of fairy tales. Andersen published the Picture Book without Pictures in 1840. By now, he had become well known throughout Europe. Another series of fairy tales was published in 1844, and in 1845, translations of his fairy tales appeared. Andersen never ceased writing fairy tales. Andersen' s last fairy tales were published in 1872. He died on August 4, 1875.

Date of Birth:

April 2, 1805

Date of Death:

August 4, 1875

Place of Birth:

Odense, Denmark

Place of Death:

Copenhagen, Denmark

Editorial Reviews

Fairy tale classics from Hans Christian Andersen and illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger -- it doesn't get better than this! Originally published in 1991, this stunning collection has been redesigned and expanded with three stories. From familiar tales, such as "The Emperor's New Clothes" and "The Princess and the Pea" to lesser-known stories, such as "The Sandman" and "The Jumpers," the collection is fully illustrated in Zwerger's elegant and eye-catching signature style.

barnesandnoble.com

For listeners who haven’t heard the classic Andersen fairly tales since their childhood, this collection from a new translation is a joy. All the famous stories are there, including “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” His later works also are included, such as “The Ice Maiden” and “The Wood Nymph.” But listeners, especially parents planning to play this for children, should be aware that some of the stories are a little violent. For example, an oafish farmer kills his grandmother because he thinks it will bring him great wealth. But the violence is not graphic and can be explained to young listeners. Narrators Kate Reading and Richard Matthews alternate stories, a strategy that provides nice variety. Both are solid and engaging. R.C.G. 2006 Audie Award Finalist © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine

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