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Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales, a literary genre he so mastered that he himself has become as mythical as the tales he wrote. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories-called eventyr, or "fantastic tales"-express themes that transcend age and nationality. During his lifetime he was acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide and was feted by royalty. Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages,...

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.