Hans Christian Andersen: A Poet in Time (Paperback)

~ denmark International Hans Christian Andersen Conference 1996 Odense (Editor), Johan De Mylius (Author, Editor), Aage Joergensen (Author, Editor), Viggo Hjoernager Pedersen (Author, Editor), Aage Jorgensen (Author), Viggo Hjornager Pedersen (Author)

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For the first time ever in English, this book presents a wide range of approaches to Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) and his works, thereby providing a source of inspiration for further studies and a more extensive knowledge of the world-famous author. Scholars from 15 countries contribute to this volume. The main focus of the contributions is on Andersen in his time, Andersen influences, Andersen in terms of cultural history - including aspects of literary and social history, genre, linguistics, translation and style. This book is a key to the world of Andersen studies and a key to Andersen's world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Southern Denmark (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8778384494
• ISBN-13: 978-8778384492
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,840,847 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Scholarly Work on Andersen, March 12, 2001

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It is good to see that there is a compilation of essays on Hans Christian Andersen. The bibliographic references, alone, make this an important volume of scholarship. I liked some of the pieces of writing. There are fine essays in a section that deals with translations of Andersen's stories and poems in other languages. I also gained good insights by reading about Andersen's work in relation to the historical and political contexts of 19th Century Denmark. There is a range of quality in the overall texts, however, and some of the pieces are simply not compelling reading.