Hans Christian Andersen

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Hans Christian Andersen's Stories for the Household (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

Beschreibung

(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1893. A collection of stories from Andersen, the Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales. Partial Contents: The Snow Queen; Thumbelina; The Emperor's New Clothes; The Wicked Prince; Two Brothers; The Little Match Girl; The Little Sea Maid; The Naughty Boy; Jack the Dullard; The Wild Swans; The Ugly Duckling; The Red Shoes; Twelve by the Mail; The Snail and the Rose Tree; The Goloshes of Fortune; and many more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Autor

Hans Christian Andersen, born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark, came from a humble background but went on to become a celebrated author worldwide. His father, a poor shoemaker, encouraged his creativity, while his mother, a washerwoman, shared stories that inspired Andersen's imagination. At 14, he moved to Copenhagen to pursue a career in the arts, initially aspiring to act, sing, and dance, though his real passion soon shifted to writing.Andersen gained early recognition for his novels and poetry, but it was his fairy tales that truly solidified his legacy. In 1835, he published Fairy Tales Told for Children, featuring enduring stories like "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling." These tales reflected his unique ability to convey complex emotions through simple language, touching on themes of resilience, acceptance, and compassion, which resonated with both children and adults.Throughout his life, Andersen traveled extensively, and his experiences influenced his writing. Although he became famous and widely admired, he often felt like an outsider, which echoed in many of his stories. Andersen passed away on August 4, 1875, in Copenhagen, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to inspire readers and artists worldwide.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 995g
• ISBN-13: 9781169860230
• ISBN-10: 1169860230
• Artikelnr.: 37464470