Hans Christian Andersen
Bio: (1805-1875), a Danish author, is best known as a master of fairy tales and other fiction. He published many collections including, "Tales, Told for Children" (1835), "A Picture-book Without Pictures" (1840), and "New Fairy Tales and Stories" (1858-1872). Andersen's work combines superb storytelling with natural, informal language. His stories always retain a child's perspective. Many of his themes are inspirational, but just as many reflect a concern for the outcast and come out of the natural pessimism he formed as a poor child. Andersen created some of the best known fairy tales: "The Princess and the Pea," "The Little Mermaid," "Little Tiny or Thumbelina," and "The Ugly Duckling." The fables are endlessly retold in multiple formats.
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Andersen's Fairy Tales [MultiFormat]
by Hans Christian Andersen
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18 Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales including "The Bell," "The Dream of Little Tuk," "Elderbush," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The False Collar," "The Fir Tree," "The Happy Family," "Leap-Frog," "The Little Match Girl," "The Naughty Boy," "O. T.--A Danish Romance," "The Old House," "The Real Princess," "The Red Shoes," "The Shadow," "Snow Queen," "The Story of a Mother," "The Swineherd." (Published: 1872)
Words: 56659 - Reading Time: 161-226 min.
Category: Classic Literature
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Andersen's Fairy Tales [Secure Adobe PDF]
by Hans Christian Andersen
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Many years ago, there was an Emperor, who was so excessively fond of new clothes, that he spent all his money in dress. He did not trouble himself in the least about his soldiers; nor did he care to go either to the theatre or the chase, except for the opportunities then afforded him for displaying his new clothes. He had a different suit for each hour of the day; and as of any other king or emperor, one is accustomed to say, «he is sitting in council, it was always said of him, "The Emperor is ... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Category: Classic Literature
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The Snow Queen [MultiFormat]
by Hans Christian Andersen
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A wicked queen, a magic mirror, and the quest of a young girl to save her best friend. An animated film adaptation of this book is in the works at Disney Studios, but will not be ready for release for a few years (these things take time). In the meantime, enjoy our eBook of the original tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). (Published: 2004)
Words: 12431 - Reading Time: 35-49 min.
Category: Fantasy/Classic Literature
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