Hans Christian Andersen

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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.
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The Little Match Girl (Japanese Edition) Nov 27, 2012

by Andersen , Hiroshi Yuki

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貧しい少女が大みそかにマッチを売り歩くが、誰も買ってくれない。暖をとろうとマッチをすると、素晴らしい光景が広がる。だが、マッチが消えるとそれも消えてしまう。やがて、なつかしいおばあさんとの出会いが……

数学青春物語『数学ガール』の著者、結城浩が翻訳したアンデルセンの名作です。なお、本書のテキストそのものは結城浩のWebサイトで読むことができます。

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The Princess and the Pea ~ The Little Match Girl. Two Illustrated Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen (Excellent for Bedtime & Young Readers) Nov 21, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , Kasia Kolodziej , Arthur Friday , Tom eMusic

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These are two of Andersen’s best loved fairy tales for kids, which are brought up to date and refreshed for a whole new audience. Both of these stories are at once sweet and uplifting. Generations of children and adults alike have been charmed by these classic fairy tales. Each is unique in its own right, and yet they complement each other perfectly.

As bedtime short stories, both have undeniable charm and power. While The Princess and the Pea is above all fun and jolly, The Little Match Girl is sad but ultimately joyful. For any child, these Christian tales illustrate that however mysterious or even sad life may seem, every cloud has a silver lining!

The Princess and The Pea and Other Tales (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen) Nov 15, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen

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The story tells of a prince who wants to marry a princess, but is having difficulty finding a suitable wife. One stormy night a young woman drenched with rain seeks shelter in the prince's castle. She claims to be a princess, so the prince's mother decides to test their unexpected guest by placing a pea in the bed she is offered for the night. The Princess and The Pea is one of the twenty stories featured in this timeless collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen.

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The Steadfast Tin Soldier. An Illustrated Fairy Tale by Hans Christian Andersen (Illustrated) (Translated) (Excellent for Bedtime & Young Readers) Nov 1, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , Arthur Friday , Tom eMusic , Stephen Potocki , Matthew Zamoyski

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The Steadfast Tin Soldier is a heart-warming tale that has charmed generations of readers. This brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale offers children a wonderful story of hope and bravery, but at the same time teaches them valuable lessons.

Kindness, bravery, determination, duty and hope are themes that run throughout this story. It is not simply a children’s story to be read and forgotten — The Steadfast Tin Soldier has the power to entertain, charm and live long in the memory.

The Ugly Duckling. An Illustrated Fairy Tale by Hans Christian Andersen (Excellent for Bedtime & Young Readers) Oct 30, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , Arthur Friday , Tom eMusic

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Sometimes life seems a little sad for everyone. The darkest hour is just before dawn. The Ugly Duckling shows us that even when things seem at their bleakest, there is always hope, for happiness is around the corner.  This illustrated book for children is a retelling of the much loved Hans Christian Andersen original in today's vivid language for kids. The illustrations are colourful and genuinely sweet. It is a classic fairy tale which promises to enchant young readers and their parents alike. This is more than simply a story about an animal, duck or waterfowl. It is a story of the bravery, steadfastness, and ultimate triumph of an apparently small, ugly duckling over his misfortune.  The Ugly Duckling reminds us that after every hardship awaits ultimate triumph. Whoever we may be!

The Ugly Duckling and Other Tales (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen) Oct 15, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen

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A homely little bird born in a barnyard, chastised for being different from the rest, the ugly ducking matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. A tale about personal transformation for the better, The Ugly Duckling is one of the most beloved and touching tales by H. A. Andersen.

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The Snow Queen and Other Tales (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen) Oct 15, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen

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The Snow Queen is one of Hans Christian Andersen's best fairy tales. It follows a little girl Gerda on a magical journey to find her best friend, Kai who has been taken by the Snow Queen. Other fairy tales featured n this edition include: The Emperor's New Clothes, The Swineherd, The Real Princess, The Shoes of Fortune, The Fir Tree, The Leap-Frog, The Elderbush, The Belll, The Old House, The Happy Family, The Story of a Mother, The False Collar, The Shadow, The Little Match Girl, The Dream of Little Tuk, The Naughty Boy, The Red Shoes.

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Thumbelina. An Illustrated Classic Fairy Tale for Kids by Hans Christian Andersen (Excellent for Bedtime & Young Readers) Aug 2, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , Marcin Poludniak , Tom eMusic

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Imagine a tiny little girl, no bigger than the size of a thumb! Now imagine how strange and scary the world must seem to her. Thumbelina is snatched from her home by a toad, who wished to marry her off to his son. But this is not the end of her misfortune; upon her adventures she meets beetles, a catfish, a butterfly, a mouse, a bird and many others. Some of the animals are kind and friendly, while others are decidedly less so. What will happen to poor tiny Thumbelina? Will she ever find her way home, how will she deal with various proposals of marriage, and what will she make of this enormous world and all of its many dangers? This classic tale shows us that with a big heart, anything is possible!

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The Little Mermaid. An Illustrated Classic Fairy Tale for Kids by Hans Christian Andersen (Excellent for Bedtime & Young Readers) Jun 4, 2012

by Hans Christian Andersen , Arthur Friday , Tom eMusic

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Deep beneath the ocean lay the beautiful and magical kingdom of King Neptune. He had six mermaid daughters, the youngest of whom was considered to be unsurpassed in her beauty. They lived a wonderful and carefree existence in their underwater arcadia. The world beyond was an uncertain and dangerous place and for this reason all mermaids were forbidden to travel up to the surface before their fifteenth birthday.

When her time finally arrives, the Little Mermaid travels up to the surface of the ocean and there witnesses a terrible storm and the sinking of a great ship. She rescues a handsome sailor from drowning, but unbeknownst to her, he is in fact a prince.

She longs to go forth into the world to be with her prince. But only with the help of a magic spell can she hope to travel to land and find her prince. But the price she must pay will indeed be high. Will she find the happiness she so desperately yearns for?

The Little Mermaid is a story of the power of love and sacrifice that has enchanted generations of children. Can love conquer all or are there some prices that are too high to pay?

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THE TINDER BOX AND OTHER STORIES May 9, 2012

by HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN , HELEN STRATTON

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"The Tinderbox" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a soldier who acquires a magic tinderbox capable of summoning three powerful dogs to do his bidding. When the soldier has one of the dogs transport a sleeping princess to his room, he is sentenced to death but cunningly summons the dogs to save his life.

The tale has its source in a Andersen learned in his childhood, but similarities with "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" and other tales have been noted. The story was one of Andersen's first fairy tales, and was published by C. A. Reitzel in Copenhagen, Denmark on 8 May 1835 in an inexpensive booklet with three other tales by Andersen. The four tales were not favorably received by Danish critics who disliked their informal, chatty style and lack of morals. In 1946, "The Tinderbox" was the source material for Denmark's first animated film, and, in 2007, a ballet with costumes and scenery designed by Queen Margrethe II.

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Ein besuch bei Charles Dickens im sommer 1857 (German Edition) Mar 4, 2012

by Hans C Andersen

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Ein besuch bei Charles Dickens im sommer 1857

An account of Andersen's visit to Dickens in the summer

of 1857. It gives close and intimate glimpses of Thackeray,

Bulwer, and other literary celebrities, besides Dickens.

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Fairy tales of Hans Andersen (Puffin Classics) Mar 2, 2012

by Hans Andersen

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Contents

The Red Shoes

The Chimney Sweep

The Ice-Maiden, or the Eagle's Nest

The Storks

The Ugly Duckling

The Wild Swans .

The Marsh King's Daughter

The Little Mermaid

The Girl who Trod on the Loaf

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