Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he was adopted by a patron and became a short-story writer, novelist and playwright, though he remains best-known for his magical fairy tales which were published between 1835 and 1872. For 150 years his stories have been delighting both adults and children. Packed with a light-hearted whimsy combined with a mature wisdom they are as entrancing as ever. Here are all of Andersen's 168 tales, and among the favourites are 'The Red Shoes', 'The Mermaid', 'The Real Princess', 'The Emperor's New Clothes', The Tinder Box' and of course 'The Ugly Duckling'.
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A Treasure Trove of Classics.,
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It is a delight to have all of these wonderful tales in one volume. Filled with such classic works as "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Emperor's New Clothes", as well as many excellent less well known stories. Anderson artfully depicts situations that deliver a valuable moral as well as descriptive, elaborate, and often whimsical characters, and surroundings. Anderson's refined techniques and brilliant, unique ideas make this book an exceptional addition to anyone's library. This collection can, and should be an essential part of anyone's litterary diet.
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Fabulous book! Don't have many images but to read to my girls is perfect. I don't have a Kindle but if I ever get one, I hope they have it there too. This is a classic and at any age is the perfect definition of Fairy Tale Land!
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Well, all of Andersen's tales are in this book. It was an education for me to read it. His tales are so different than the Brothers Grimm. You won't find tons of witches and magic and "traditional" fairy tales in this book. Anderrsen's tales are moral in tone -- I think he wrote them to teach Christian lessons. Some of them are preachy.
I'm a Believer but I prefer the fantastic kinds of fairy tales.
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ice maiden, apple branch, elf king, kitchen cat, little sea maid, eel breeder, little robber girl, pale hyacinth, wild moss, knightly castle, marsh woman, little singing bird, old gnome, young storks, thistle bush Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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ice maiden, apple branch, elf king, kitchen cat, little sea maid, eel breeder, little robber girl, pale hyacinth, wild moss, knightly castle, marsh woman, little singing bird, old gnome, young storks, thistle bush Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Little Claus, Anne Lisbeth, Ole Luk-Oie, Great Claus, Snow Man, Fir Tree, Holger the Dane, Shirt Collar, Metal Pig, Garden of Paradise, Snow Queen, Northern Lights, Mouse King, New Year, Yard Dog, Field Mouse, East Wind, Singing Bird, King Christian, Jack the Dullard, Rose Tree, Parlour Cat, East Street, Canton of Wallis, Tree of the Sun Browse Sample Pages:
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