Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales (Gothic Fantasy)
Pub Date: 2020
Format: Hardback with bw illus.
Pages: 480 pp.
Size: 6.00 x 9.25 inches
ISBN: 9781839641657
The author Hans Christian Andersen is regarded as a national treasure by his homeland Denmark, but his popularity extends far beyond his native shores. As one of the most translated authors in the world, there are hundreds of editions of his books in many languages. He is known predominantly for his remarkable series of fairy tales, many of which remain classics today, providing both inspiration for many film versions of his famous tales, as well as new collections of his stories. Evocative and poignant, their rich narratives are hugely compelling and tend to explore morality in an accessible and thought-provoking way.
This latest collection celebrates Andersenâs unique literary output and gathers together a large selection of much-loved tales such as âThe Little Mermaidâ, âThe Emperorâs New Clothesâ, âThe Ugly Ducklingâ, âThe Princess and the Peaâ and âThe Snow Queenâ.
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Pub Date: 2020
Format: Hardback with bw illus.
Pages: 480 pp.
Size: 6.00 x 9.25 inches
ISBN: 9781839641657
The author Hans Christian Andersen is regarded as a national treasure by his homeland Denmark, but his popularity extends far beyond his native shores. As one of the most translated authors in the world, there are hundreds of editions of his books in many languages. He is known predominantly for his remarkable series of fairy tales, many of which remain classics today, providing both inspiration for many film versions of his famous tales, as well as new collections of his stories. Evocative and poignant, their rich narratives are hugely compelling and tend to explore morality in an accessible and thought-provoking way.
This latest collection celebrates Andersenâs unique literary output and gathers together a large selection of much-loved tales such as âThe Little Mermaidâ, âThe Emperorâs New Clothesâ, âThe Ugly Ducklingâ, âThe Princess and the Peaâ and âThe Snow Queenâ.
