Description
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales — Hans Christian Andersen
A curated hardcover collection presenting a large selection of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved fairy tales, including "The Little Mermaid," "The Emperor’s New Clothes," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Princess and the Pea," rendered with evocative storytelling that combines moral insight and timeless imagination.
Key Features
- Author: Hans Christian Andersen
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 480 pages
- Audience: Readers of classic fairy tales, collectors, families, and lovers of literary folklore
Product Details
This volume gathers a broad range of Andersen’s tales that have shaped children’s literature and inspired countless adaptations. The stories balance poignancy and wit while exploring themes of identity, vanity, sacrifice, and transformation. Accessible translations and careful editorial selection present Andersen’s narrative voice clearly, preserving the emotional nuance and moral resonance that have made these tales enduring classics.
Origins and Craftsmanship
Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s celebrated storyteller, wrote across the nineteenth century and became internationally renowned for his inventive fairy tales that mix fantasy with social observation. This collection honors his legacy by assembling tales that illustrate his imaginative range—from gentle fables to bittersweet parables—reflecting both Danish cultural roots and universal human concerns.
Physical Specifications
- Binding: Hardcover
- Pages: 480
- Dimensions: 9.3 × 6 × 1.7 in (23.5 × 15.2 × 4.3 cm)
- Weight: 1.65 lb (0.75 kg)
- Made in: United States