Hans Christian Anderson is the ultimate author of the literary fairy-tale. His utterly original stories with their beauty, tragedy and strangeness have captivated the imagination of readers, both young and old. This collection contains 35 of his best-known tales, including 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Ugly Duckling', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Emperor's New Suit', 'The Little Match-Seller' and 'Thumbelina'.

This deluxe pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic translation by H. P. Paull, and is presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a prolific Danish writer who is best known for his fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 100 different languages. His birthday, 2 April, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day each year and one of Copenhagen's most celebrated monuments, the statue of the Little Mermaid in the harbour, commemorates one of his best-known tales.