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!
1. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
by Hans Christian Andersen, Rachel Birkett (Illustrator), and L. W. Kingsland (Translator). From the publisher: "In Hans Andersen's world you will encounter the dog with eyes as big as towers, tiny Thumbelina who sleeps in a walnut shell, the terrifying Snow Queen and the sad little Mermaid, the steadfast tin soldier, the ugly duckling, and a throng of other characters, all touched by the special charm of their creator."
2. Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated Fairytales
by Hans Christian Andersen. Scandinavia Publishing House. From the publisher: "Hans Christian Andersen tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spell binding stories present deep moral lessons spanning cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through, giving hope and inspiration to all readers."3. Thumbelina and Other Fairy Tales
by Hans Christian Andersen. Naxos Audiobooks. This audio collection features some of the best-loved tales from Naxos Audiobooks.4. Complete Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
by Hans Christian Andersen, Lily Owens (Editor). Random House. This collection features more than 150 tales from Hans Christian Andersen. Read "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," "The Little Mermaid," "The Snow Queen," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Red Shoes," with many other famous tales.5. Fairy Tales
by Hans Christian Andersen, Jackie Wullschlager (Editor), and Tiina Nunnally (Translator). This collection features 22 tales from Hans Christian Andersen. From the publisher: "Spink's translation into English is widely recognized as the finest, and the new Everyman's Library edition is further graced by the magical pictures made in 1899 by three of Britain's most celebrated illustrators."