Most Popular Books by Hans Christian Andersen

Includes: The Tinder-Box; The Princess and the Pea; Thumbelina; The Little Mermaid; The Emperor''s New Clothes; The Steadfast Soldier; The Ugly Duckling; The Snow Queen; The Little Match-Girl

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", "THUMBELINA", and many more. In this book, you will find "ALL STORIES" that writen by the Author Early and Later Stories as Fully Well illustrated "126 STORIEs"..This collection of 126 of the Stories was translated by Mrs. Susannah Paull in 1872. Some of his most famous fairy tales include "THE EMPEROR''s NEW CLOTHEs", "THE LITTLE MERMAID", "THE NIGHTINGALE", "THE SNOW QUEEN", "THE UGLY DUCKLING", "THUMBELINA", and many more. In this book, you will find "ALL STORIES" that writen by the Author Early and Later Stories as Fully Well illustrated "126 STORIEs"..This collection of 126 of the Stories was translated by Mrs. Susannah Paull in 1872.STORIES:1 . A Story2 . By the Almshouse Window3 . The Angel4 . Anne Lisbeth5 . The Conceited Apple-Branch6 . Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind7 . The Beetle Who Went on His Travels8 . The Bell9 . The Bell-Deep10 . The Bishop of Borglum and His Warriors11 . The Bottle Neck12 . The Buckwheat13 . The Butterfly14 . A Cheerful Temper15 . The Child in the Grave16 . The Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-Cock17 . The Daisy18 . The Darning-Needle19 . Delaying Is Not Forgetting20 . The Drop of Water21 . The Dryad22 . Jack the Dullard: An Old Story Told Anew23 . The Dumb Book24 . The Elf of the Rose25 . The Elfin Hill26 . The Emperor''s New Suit27 . The Fir Tree28 . The Flax29 . The Flying Trunk30 . The Shepherd''s Story of the Bond of Friendship31 . The Girl Who Trod on the Loaf32 . The Goblin and the Huckster33 . The Golden Treasure34 . The Goloshes of Fortune35 . She Was Good for Nothing36 . Grandmother37 . A Great Grief38 . The Happy Family39 . A Leaf from Heaven40 . Holger Danske41 . Ib and Little Christina42 . The Ice Maiden43 . The Jewish Maiden44 . The Jumper45 . The Last Dream of the Old Oak46 . The Last Pearl47 . Little Claus and Big Claus48 . The Little Elder-Tree Mother49 . Little Ida''s Flowers50 . The Little Match-Seller51 . The Little Mermaid52 . Little Tiny or Thumbelina53 . Little Tuk54 . The Loveliest Rose in the World55 . The Mail-Coach Passengers56 . The Marsh King''s Daughter57 . The Metal Pig58 . The Money-Box59 . What the Moon Saw60 . The Neighbouring Families61 . The Nightingale62 . There Is No Doubt About It63 . In the Nursery64 . The Old Bachelor''s Nightcap65 . The Old Church Bell66 . The Old Grave-Stone67 . The Old House68 . What the Old Man Does Is Always Right69 . The Old Street Lamp70 . Ole-Luk-Oie, the Dream-God71 . Our Aunt72 . The Philosopher''s Stone73 . The Garden of Paradise74 . The Pea Blossom75 . The Pen and the Inkstand76 . The Phoenix Bird77 . The Bird of Popular Song78 . The Portuguese Duck79 . The Porter''s Son80 . Poultry Meg''s Family81 . Children''s Prattle82 . The Princess and the Pea83 . The Psyche84 . The Puppet-Show Man85 . The Races86 . The Red Shoes87 . Everything in the Right Place88 . A Rose from Homer''s Grave89 . The Snail and the Rose-Tree90 . The Story of a Mother91 . The Saucy Boy92 . The Shadow93 . The Shepherdess and the Sheep94 . The Silver Shilling95 . The Shirt-Collar96 . The Snow Man97 . The Snow Queen98 . The Snowdrop99 . Something100 . Soup from a Sausage SkewerAnd More..

Thirty of Hans Christian Andersen''s most cherished stories in single volumes Illustrator various artists. Known all over the world, these fairytales hold stories of great value and are a source of inspiration for both young and old.

The collection consists of more than 20 stories by Hans Christian Andersen, including such favorites as The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Emperor''s New Clothes, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea. This edition features illustrations by Arthur Rackham, a famous artist from the Golden Age of book illustration, who created fascinating images of the world of fairies, elves, goblins, dragons, and other fantastic creatures.

A richly entertaining and informative collection of Hans Christian Andersen''s stories, annotated by one of America''s leading folklore scholars. In her most ambitious annotated work to date, Maria Tatar celebrates the stories told by Denmark''s "perfect wizard" and re-envisions Hans Christian Andersen as a writer who casts his spell on both children and adults. Andersen''s most beloved tales, such as "The Emperor''s New Clothes," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Little Mermaid," are now joined by "The Shadow" and "Story of a Mother," mature stories that reveal his literary range and depth. Tatar captures the tales'' unrivaled dramatic and visual power, showing exactly how Andersen became one of the world''s ten most translated authors, along with Shakespeare, Dickens, and Marx. Lushly illustrated with more than one hundred fifty rare images, many in full color, by artists such as Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac, The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen will captivate readers with annotations that explore the rich social and cultural dimensions of the nineteenth century and construct a compelling portrait of a writer whose stories still fascinate us today.

Some of our most well-known tales were originated by the pen of Hans Christian Andersen. A prolific writer, Andersen’s oeuvre includes plays, novels, and poems but he is most well-regarded for his fairy tales. Stories such as “The Princess and the Pea”,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” are incredibly well-known and all from the mind of this illustrious fairy tale author. This lovely edition features color and black and white illustrations by Danish artist Kay Nielsen as well as all new foreword by Joan D. Vinge. There is an otherworldly quality in Nielsen’s art-deco styled pieces that provide adventurous and vibrant versions of these sixteen stories. The art still feels completely fresh and unique in this collection of masterworks featuring including “The Nightingale,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Snow Queen,” and others. These enchanting stories are wonderful for children, and collectors of fine art alike. Experience these classics again, and pick up this beautiful edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems. But he is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen''s fairy tales have become culturally embedded in the West''s collective consciousness. These spellbinding tales have enchanted adults and children for almost 200 years, featuring quirky characters, poignant plots and a range of important morals. In this book collected some of the best and most popular Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales: “Little Thumbelina”, “The fir tree”, “The steadfast tin-soldier”, “Little Tuk”, “The Ugly Duckling” “The Snow-queen”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Little Ida''s flowers”, “Sunshine stories”, “The Darning-needle”, “The little match girl”, “The loving pair and oth-ers”. Andersen’s tales in this collection are illustrated by famous artist Nataly Ger.

In "The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen," readers are invited into a richly imagined world where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. This collection presents 127 stories that span a vast array of themes, including love, sacrifice, adventure, and the struggle between good and evil. Andersen''s prose is characterized by its lyrical quality and poignant symbolism, often drawing on folkloric elements and moral lessons reflective of the 19th-century Romantic era. Each tale, whether it be the melancholy journey of the Little Mermaid or the whimsical adventures of Thumbelina, showcases Andersen''s ability to blend humor and pathos within a narrative framework that appeals to both children and adults alike. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) emerged from humble beginnings in Denmark, and his experiences shaped his poignant storytelling. His life, marked by travel, social encounters, and literary influences, fostered profound empathy for the marginalized''Äîa sentiment beautifully illustrated in many of his tales. Andersen''s unique style and innovative storytelling have positioned him as a precursor to modern children''s literature, compelling readers to confront deeper truths masked within fairy-tale allure. Readers of all ages will find "The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" an essential addition to their literary collection. The timeless narratives resonate with universal themes, inviting readers to explore their own humanity and the complexities of life. Whether revisiting beloved childhood stories or discovering them anew, this anthology offers an enchanting journey into the heart of storytelling.

Everybody knows the Andersen’s Fairy Tales and before bedtime, we all hear his tales. In this book, you will find the The Little Match Girl, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Happy Family, Swineherd and The Fir Tree. With these boks, you will travel to the the world of magic, fun and wisdom.

A soldier returning from war meets a wicked witch on his path. She promises him great riches if he will dive to the bottom of a hollow tree for her. In this tree, there are three chambers, each with a chest full of silver. All that the witch wants in return is for him to retrieve her old lighter as well...- "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.

Once, there was a Prince who wanted to marry a Princess. Only a real one would do. So he traveled through all the world to find her, and everywhere things went wrong. There were Princesses aplenty, but how was he to know whether they were real Princesses? There was something not quite right about them all. So he came home again and was unhappy, because he did so want to have a real Princess.

"Once upon a time, there were twenty-five tin soldiers who were all brothers, as they were all born from an old tin spoon. They held their weapons on their arms, their heads were turned to the right and their uniform, red and blue, was rather smart." One tin soldier, though he was exactly the same as his brothers, found himself, by accident, setting out alone on a series of adventures. But do not worry, this tin soldier was afraid of nothing. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor''s New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen''s whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen''s contribution to children''s literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children''s Book Day.

Within the category of Classic Literature for Children, this Andersen’s fairy tale ranks as one of the best loved classic fairy tales. This is an updated version which will enchant children, young readers and adults alike. Set in China, it is an unusual tale and nicely lends itself to children of an enquiring mind, who wish to know more about the wider world. One of the best things about this story is the unusual subject matter and setting. Accompanied by color rich and eye-catching illustrations, this classic fairy tale will capture and delight even the most inquisitive mind.

When a child dies, an angel comes to find them and bring them to heaven and they take with them some flowers so that they can bloom again above. But, this time, when the angel came, he stayed on earth longer than usual and, in this story, Hans Christian Andersen tells us why. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor''s New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen''s whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen''s contribution to children''s literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children''s Book Day.

Thumbelina - a small creature arisen in a flower, well known to all of us adults. It is time to let her be known to our children. Old-fashioned illustrations harmoniously emphasize fairy-tale character of the book. Dear Parent, please make a pace backwards to the times when everything was magic, and share it with your child.

Discover the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale that inspired the classic Disney movie! This stunningly romantic interpretation features whimsical illustrations that will delight young readers, 7-10. Six young sisters live in the depths of the ocean, longing for the chance to see the beauty of the earth. Most eager of all is the youngest mermaid, who counts the days to her 15th birthday when her grandmother will finally allow her to rise to the surface. Her first sight above the water is a large ship on which a beautiful prince is celebrating his 16th birthday. Immediately she falls in love, and so begins her determined quest to join the prince on earth as a human. Full of wonder and heart, The Little Mermaid remains one of the most powerful fairy tales ever written, and this gorgeously illustrated translation gives it renewed life.

Collects nine famous fairy tales, including "The Little Mermaid," "The Tinderbox," and "Thumbelina."

Andersen''s fairy tales, which are deeply embedded in the West''s collective consciousness, entertain and edify, presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity. This edition contains Andersen''s First and Second Series, including his most famous stories "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor''s New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," "The Fir Tree," "Thumbelina" and "The Little match Girl." A good sized volume, in a generous font make this a pleasure for children to hold and read. Illustrated by Edna Hart.

Thirty of Hans Christian Andersen''s most cherished stories in single volumes Illustrator various artists. Known all over the world, these fairytales hold stories of great value and are a source of inspiration for both young and old.

Six tales of Hans Christian Andersen illustrated by Edmund Dulac: The Nightingale; The Emperor''s New Clothes; The Princess and the Pea; The Little Mermaid; The Wind''s Tale; The Snow Queen.

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The life of a little fir tree who, when discarded, recalls with nostalgia its two glorious moments--being a beautiful fir and being a brightly-lit Christmas tree.

With the help of a magic tinderbox, a soldier finds a fortune and wins a princess locked up in a castle.

Fairy Tales Told for Kids. First Collection. (Danish: Eventyr, fortalt for Børn. Første Samling.) is a set of 9 fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. The tales had been published in a number of 3 installments by C. A. Reitzel in Copenhagen, Denmark between May April and 1835 1837, as well as represent Andersen''s very first venture into the fairy tale genre. Here is the complete text of the novel with the followings annotations: *Biographical Information: Early work: Hans Christian Andersen came into this world in Odense, Denmark on two April 1805. He''d a stepsister called Karen. the father of his, also named Hans, deemed himself associated with nobility (the paternal grandmother of his had told his father that the family of theirs had belonged to a greater interpersonal class, but investigations have disproved these stories). Although it''s been challenged, a chronic speculation implies that Andersen was an illegitimate son of King Christian VIII. Danish historian Jens Jørgensen supported the notion in his book H.C. Andersen, en sand myte [a true myth.