Delve into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales with this captivating edition. From ""The Little Mermaid"" to ""The Ugly Duckling,"" experience timeless stories that ignite imagination and teach valuable lessons. A must-have for fairy tale enthusiasts and lovers of classic literature.
Hans Christian Andersen's beloved Fairy Tales in a captivating edition Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classic stories From ""The Little Mermaid"" to ""The Ugly Duckling"" and more Inspiring tales that captivate readers of all ages A cherished addition to any book collection, preserving the magic of childhood.

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Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark. He was introduced to literature by his father who read Arabian Nights to him. Andersen's fantasies and imaginations began taking shape when he visited a theatre in Odense at the age of seven. He published his first story, ' The Ghost at Palnatoke's Grave', in 1822 and his first novel, The Improvisatore, in 1835. Andersen began writing fairy tales, which were based on the folk tales he had heard as a child. Fairy Tales Told for Children. First Collection. (Eventyr, fortalte for Bø rn. Fø rste Samling.), a collection of nine tales, was published in three instalments in Copenhagen, Denmark, between 1835 and 1837. He received the standard royal literary scholarship in 1838. The same year, he began writing the second series of fairy tales. Andersen published the Picture Book without Pictures in 1840. By now, he had become well known throughout Europe. Another series of fairy tales was published in 1844, and in 1845, translations of his fairy tales appeared. Andersen never ceased writing fairy tales. Andersen's last fairy tales were published in 1872. He died on August 4, 1875.