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Top 5 Books About Hans Christian Andersen
Born in the slums of Odense, Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a weaver/tailor and factory worker, until he went to the city to become a singer. He finally attended grammar school and Copenhagen University; and he began to write musical drama, prose arabesques, plays, novels, and travel sketches. Of all the works that Andersen created in his lifetime, he is best-known for his fairy tales and stories. Read more books about Hans Christian Andersen.

Top 5 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"? What do these stories say about society, the individual, and the state of literature? What do we discover about the life of Hans Christian Andersen, as we read the stories into which he poured his experiences? Study these favorite classics!