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Hans Christian Andersen (/ˈhɑːnz ˈkrɪstʃən ˈændərsən/; Danish: [hanˀs kʰʁæsd̥jan ˈɑnɐsn̩] ( listen); often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen; 2 April 1805 - 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called eventyr in Danish or "fairy-tales" in English, express themes that transcend age and nationality.

Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. Some of his most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", and many more.

His stories have inspired ballets, both animated and live-action films, and plays.
Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Thora Hallager (1821-1884) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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Titles By Hans Christian Andersen

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Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (Illustrated) Nov 29, 2010

by Hans Christian Andersen , Mrs. Edgar Lucas

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*Illustrated

125 of the most famous, classic fairy tales.
Includes The Ugly Duckling, The Toad, The Emperor's New Suit, The Ice Maiden, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen, and many, many more.

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The Snow Queen (Illustrated) Mar 5, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , T. Pym , H. B. Paull , Marie-Michelle Joy

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The Snow Queen is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It is his longest story and is considered by many as his best work. First published in 1844, it has inspired many artists and many times has been retold in movies and animation.
This edition features illustrations by T. Pym (the pseudonym of Clara Creed), a Victorian artist, whose sentimental style blends very well with the Andersen’s tale. Although not widely known, the Pym’s illustrations are among the best ones created for The Snow Queen.

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Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham Apr 16, 2013

by Hans Christian Andersen , Arthur Rackham

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This collection, Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen was originally published in 1932. It contains many of Hans Christian’s best-loved tales, and is illustrated by the charming colour plates and black and white drawings of Arthur Rackham. The stories include: ‘The Ugly Duckling’, ‘The Snow Queen’, ‘The Steadfast Tin Soldier’, ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, ‘Thumbelina’, ‘The Princess and the Pea’, ‘The Little Match Girl’, ‘The Little Mermaid’, and many more.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805 – 1875) was a Danish poet and author celebrated for his children’s stories but perhaps best known for his fables and fairy tales – meant for both adults and children. They were frequently written in a colloquial style, using idioms and spoken language in a manner previously unseen in Danish literature. Though simple at first glance, the ‘Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen’ often convey sophisticated moral teachings; in equal measure heart-breaking and heart-warming.

It is also accompanied by a series of dazzling illustrations by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). One of the most celebrated painters of the British Golden Age of Illustration (which encompassed the years from 1850 until the start of the First World War), Rackham’s artistry is quite simply, unparalleled. Throughout his career, he developed a unique style, combining haunting humour with dream-like romance. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Andersen’s masterful storytelling.

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Thumbelina (Fairy-Tales Book 4) Apr 18, 2012

by Andersen

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Once upon a time there was a woman who desperately wanted to have a child but couldn’t obtain her wish. A fairy gave her a barleycorn from which soon grew a beautiful little girl, as long as a thumb.

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The Little Mermaid (Illustrated) Nov 28, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , Harry Clarke , Edward Matthew Hale , Arthur Rackham , Anne Anderson , Ivan Bibilin , Henry H.B. Paull

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The Little Mermaid lives in an underwater kingdom with her father, the sea king; her grandmother and her five elder sisters. When a mermaid turns 15, she is allowed to swim to the surface to watch the world above, and as the sisters become old enough, one of them visits the surface every year. When the Little Mermaid's turn comes, she ventures to the surface, sees a ship with a handsome prince, and falls in love with him from a distance…

The Little Mermaid is a fairy tale by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). It was first published in 1836; then it was traslated in English by Mrs. Henry H.B. Paull (1812–1888) in 1872.

The ebook cointains beautiful illustrations by Edward Matthew Hale (1852-1924), Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), Anne Anderson (1874-1930), Ivan Bibilin (1876-1942), Harry Clarke (1889-1931).

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The Ugly Duckling Dec 27, 2019

by Hans Christian Andersen , Jean Hersholt

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The Ugly Duckling (1842) tells the story of a duckling who is rejected by everyone, including his family, because he looks different. Tired of being made fun of, he decides to go far, far away, but the characters he meets on the way are no more tolerant...

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Delphi Complete Works of Hans Christian Andersen (Illustrated) (Delphi Series Seven Book 24) Dec 24, 2016

by Hans Christian Andersen

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The Danish author Hans Christian Andersen was a prolific writer of novels, travelogues, poetry and fairy tales. Beloved stories such as ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘The Snow Queen’, ‘The Ugly Duckling’ and ‘Thumbelina’ are among the most frequently translated works in all literary history. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents Andersen’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Andersen’s life and works
* Concise introductions to the novels and other texts
* All 6 novels in English translation, with individual contents tables
* Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* The complete fairy tales specially arranged in chronological order, with many rare stories often missed out of collections – translations by H. P. Paull
* Famous works such as THE LITTLE MERMAID and THE UGLY DUCKLING are illustrated with their original Danish artwork
* Special alphabetical contents table for the fairy tales
* Easily locate the tales you want to read
* Includes Andersen’s complete travelogues – available in no other collection
* Features Andersen’s extended 1870 autobiography, first time in digital print - discover the author’s intriguing life
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres

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CONTENTS:

The Novels
THE IMPROVISATORE
O. T. ORIGINAL NOVEL IN TWO PARTS
ONLY A FIDDLER
THE TWO BARONESSES
TO BE OR NOT TO BE?
LUCKY PEER

THE FAIRY TALES
INTRODUCTION TO THE FAIRY TALES
THE FAIRY-TALES
LIST OF FAIRY TALES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

THE TRAVELOGUES
A PICTURE BOOK WITHOUT PICTURES
RAMBLES IN THE ROMANTIC REGIONS OF THE HARTZ MOUNTAINS, SAXON SWITZERLAND
A POET’S BAZAAR
PICTURES OF SWEDEN
IN SPAIN
A VISIT TO PORTUGAL

THE NON-FICTION
ALBERT THORVALDSEN

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES
THE TRUE STORY OF MY LIFE, 1847
SUPPLEMENT TO THE STORY OF MY LIFE, 1870

THE CRITICISM
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN BY HJALMAR HJORTH BOYESEN

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The Ugly Duckling and Other Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) Apr 30, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen

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Among the most beloved fairy tales in literature, the stories of Hans Christian Andersen have been delighting children and adults for generations. Their simplicity, humor, imaginative power, and universality have made them classics all over the world.
Now readers can enjoy eight favorite tales from the great Danish storyteller: "The Ugly Duckling," "The Red Shoes," "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Little Match Girl," "The Princess and the Pea," and "The Nightingale."
Newly reset in large easy-to-read type, these stories invite youngsters to enter a magical kingdom of fable fantasy and adventure. Adults, too, will find much of interest here, for the stories often contain elements only fully appreciated by older readers. In short, as Andersen himself insisted, these tales were written for all ages. Gathered together in this inexpensive volume, they represent hours of enjoyable entertainment in the company of one of the world's great storytellers. Six delightful illustrations by Harriet Golden enhance the text.

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Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by Anne Anderson - Part I Apr 16, 2013

by Hans Christian Andersen , Anne Anderson

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This collection, ‘Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales’ contains eighteen of Hans Christian’s best-loved tales, and is illustrated by the charming plates and black and white line drawings of Anne Anderson. The stories include: ‘Little Ida's Flowers'; ‘The Red Shoes'; ‘The Snow Queen'; ‘The Emperor's New Clothes'; ‘The Constant Tin Soldier'; ‘The Flying Trunk'; ‘The Wild Swans'; ‘The Real Princess'; ‘Elfin Mount'; ‘The Storks'; and ‘The Darning Needle’.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805 – 1875) was a Danish poet and author celebrated for his children’s stories but perhaps best known for his fables and fairy tales – meant for both adults and children. They were frequently written in a colloquial style, using idioms and spoke language in a manner previously unseen in Danish literature. Though simple at first glance, Hans Andersen’s fairy tales often convey sophisticated moral teachings, in equal measure heart-breaking and heart-warming.

Anne Anderson (1874 – 1930) was a prolific Scottish illustrator, primarily known for her art nouveaux children’s book illustrations. She also painted, etched and designed many greetings cards, with her illustrations appearing near the end of the Edwardian era. Presented alongside the text, her illustrations further refine and elucidate Andersen’s masterful storytelling.

Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s classics and fairy tales – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

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The Snow Queen. An Illustrated Fairy Tale by Hans Christian Andersen (Excellent for Bedtime & Young Readers) Nov 11, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , James Kuzma , Tom eMusic

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This illustrated book for children is a brand new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s Snow Queen. It is at once exciting, enchanting and educational — an ideal fairy tale to read as a bedtime story over several evenings!

Equally, children who are discovering the joys of reading themselves, will find this adventure story thrilling and extremely engrossing. It is the perfect story to capture a child’s imagination while at the same time it offers a perfect starting point in the world of classic literature for children. Accompanied by vivid, eye-catching illustrations, this adventure book is an often overlooked classic, waiting to delight a whole new generation of young readers.

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Fairy Tales and Stories from Hans Christian Andersen (Robin Books Book 22) Jan 27, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , William Heath Robinson , H. B. Paull

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A collection of stories by Hans Christian Andersen including such favorites as The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, The Wild Swans.
The stories are accompanied by fascinating drawings by W. Heath Robinson and Arthur Rackham (110 illustrations).

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Little Match Girl (Illustrated Edition) Dec 1, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , Anne Anderson , Alfred Walter Bayes , Arthur Rackham , Harry Clarke

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“Little Match Girl” is a fairy tale by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). It was first published in 1846.

The ebook contains beautiful illustrations by Alfred Walter Bayes (1832-1909), Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), Anne Anderson (1874-1930), Harry Clarke (1889-1931).

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