Hans Christian Andersen: The Story of His Life and Work 1805-75 [Paperback]

Elias Bredsdorff (Author)

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Enjoy a classic study of Andersen which considers his life, writing achievements, and early influences on his work. This is an exceptionally literary biography which traces the storyteller's evolution: its appearance in paperback allows new readers access to his life's story. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Noonday Pr (December 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0374523975
• ISBN-13: 978-0374523978
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,475,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating biography, December 6, 1999

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This review is from: Hans Christian Andersen: The Story of His Life and Work 1805-75 (Paperback)

The biography of Hans Christian Andersen by Elias Bredsdorff is a fascinating journey into every relevant detail of the life of the great danish writer. A large part of the book consists of interpretations by Mr. Bredsdorff, but each of them is inteligently supported by what seems to be a thorough and respectful research into Andersen's own writings and those of his friends and critics. Delightful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful bedside reading, December 24, 2009

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This review is from: Hans Christian Andersen: The Story of His Life and Work 1805-75 (Paperback)

I'm a big fan of Andersen's fairy tales, and his life makes an excellent subject for a biography--Andersen was a highly unusual man whose life was closely chronicled during his lifetime.