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(1805-1875) Danish writer. Hans Christian Andersen combined folk legends with his own imagination to produced fairy tales that are still appreciated today. He was trained as a singer and actor before achieving success as a playwright and novelist.
Books About Hans Christian Andersen
Born in the slums of Odense, Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a weaver/tailor and factory worker. He finally attended grammar school and Copenhagen University; and he began to write musical drama, prose arabesques, plays, novels, and travel sketches. Read more books about Hans Christian Andersen.
Classic Literature Writer: Hans Christian Andersen
In 1835, Andersen published "Fairy Tales for Children," which contained four short stories. He eventually wrote 168 fairy tales. Read on.
Collected Works - Hans Christian Andersen
Read the collected works of Hans Christian Andersen.
Hans Christian Andersen & His Fairy Tales
In his native Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen is remembered as a poet, playwright, travel book author, and novelist, as well as an author of fairy tales for children. However, Andersen has become famous around the world for his fairy tales, which are said to have been translated into more languages than almost any other author's stories.
Hans Christian Andersen Collections & Works
The stories and fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen are unforgettable for readers of all ages. Do you remember the first time you read "The Little Mermaid," "The Snow Queen," or "The Little Matchgirl"? Study these favorite classics!
True Story of My Life: A Sketch
Read "The True Story of My Life: A Sketch," by Hans Christian Andersen.

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