Andersen's Fairy Tales (Signet Classics) [Paperback]

Hans Christian Andersen (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Signet Classics

For more than 100 years, the beloved stories of Hans Christian Andersen have transported young readers to magical worlds of the imagination. The 47 tales collected here have been beautifully translated and enhanced by line drawings. Signet Classic edition. **MASS MARKET PAPER**

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Text: English, Danish (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Signet Classics (June 2, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451521072
• ISBN-13: 978-0451521071
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,947,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Language Nonfiction > More Languages > Danish

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing is sweeter than the real story, April 26, 2000

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mary wills - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fairy Tales (Everyman's Library Children's Classics) (Hardcover)

I believe that the path to a well-rounded child is the truth. Too often we sensationalize and sugar-coat the truth when it comes to our kids. This book is a good example of the way things are. My favorite tale from this book would have to be "The Little Mermaid", and it will be the first tale I read my children when they are born. Mr. Anderson was a firm believer in drama mixed with the hard knocks of real life.Here he has just transformed them into a fantastical story that every child needs to be told. The elements of the story are very powerful, from the loss of innocence to the loss of love,and sometimes we need a good dose of something that isn't wholesome. I recommend this book to everyone, children and adults alike.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Believe the hype!, September 19, 2006

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Bear in the Canyon "libros del oso" (Albuquerque, New Mexico USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fairy Tales (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the first translation of Andersen's tales to capture his true voice -- try it and compare to any other translation and you'll see. I hope Penguin has Tiina Nunnally do all the rest of his stories soon!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A N.....A D U L T ' S......A N D E R S O N ' S.....F A I R Y.....T A L E.....B O O K, May 15, 2009

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Patricia "A Reader" (Queens, New York, and Denver, Co, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Andersen's Fairy Tales (Hardcover)

It has beeb said that Hans Christian Anderson's tales...though full
of thought and enchantment, can be scary in the extreme. "The Snow
Queen", "The Red Shoes"....so many of these stories have strong
stories and stronger morals -- but are often too scary for children
to read.

Of course, not every story is like this. The enchanting "The Ugly
Duckling", and to a slightly lesser extent, "Thumbelina", (at least
ths has a happy ending!), are two of the tamer tales...and perfect
for children. The majority of Anderson's tales, however, can be
scary for children -- and the fascinating, though too-often scary
illustrations in this book, by justly famed illustrator ARTHUR
SZYK, show why!

Mr. Szyk's hyper-realistic drawings, with large eyes, and emphasis
on bulging stomachs, pursed lips, and scared or evil expressions,
add much to the general atmosphere of these tales. They are
true masterpieces of the illustrator's art -- but, for children,
(and even for sensitive adults), may be just a bit to scary for
comfort. They do, however, fit in with Mr. Anderson's tales very
well. One wonders what would have happened, had these two gentle-
men -- whose lives were separated by almost a hundred years, but
who seemed to have the same sensibilities of great empathy for the
under-privileged, a hatred of evil and unfairness, and great
compassion and hope for humankind, in spite of it all -- had been
able to meet and talk.

Well, in this volume, the reader has the next best thing. The
stories of Hans Christian Anderson, with Illustrations by Arthur
Szyk! Perfect together -- but be warned: these are VERY intense
"fairy-tales", combined with perhaps even stronger illustrations.

A connoiseru's Anderson's Fairy Tales, for sure -- but recommended
(strongly) only for adults, (and children), who are not prone to nightmares, due
to sensitive emotions. Read, and look at, with delight -- but also
with care!