Hans Christian Andersen Children's Fairy Tale Collection: The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Snow ... Match Girl, The Steadfast Tin Soldier & More

Book Synopsis: This Hans Christian Andersen Children's Fairy Tale Collection is a timeless classic, featuring 48 of the most beloved fairy tales of all time. Beautifully and carefully retold, these stories are sure to captivate and enchant readers of all ages. With its captivating stories and timeless themes, this Hans Christian Andersen collection is a true classic that will be cherished for generations to come. Included in this volume are timeless classics, sure to delight readers young and old alike. Included in this volume are: The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Man, The Fir Tree, The Little Match Girl, The Steadfast Tin Soldier & Many Many More! This paperback, non-illustrated volume is designed to be both readable and giftable -- its attractive typsetting and standard font size make it perfect for reading aloud to a child, or for a child to read him or herself. This collection uses the highly readable and child-appropriate translations by J.H. Stickney, first published in the 19th century. Eupator's Classics' Scandinavian Classics Collection is dedicated to preserving and highlighting the best and most significant classic works of Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Icelandic literature in English translation, including works by Ludvig Holberg, Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg, Björnstjerne Björnson, Snorri Sturlson, Jens Peter Jacobsen, Knut Hamsun, Hans Christian Andersen, Adam Oehlenschläger, Martin Andersen Nexø, Selma Lagerlöf, Sigrid Undset, and many more. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a renowned Danish author, poet, and playwright. He is best known for his fairy tales and is often referred to as the Father of Fairy Tales. His most famous works include “The Little Mermaid”, “The Ugly Duckling”, and “The Emperor's New Clothes”. Andersen was a creative genius who crafted unique stories that resonated with readers of all ages. His works have been translated into more than 150 languages and have become part of our collective culture. Born in Odense, Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen was the son of a poor shoemaker. Despite his humble beginnings, he was a natural storyteller, and by the age of 14 had written his first play. At age 19, he moved to Copenhagen, where he wrote and published his first book of fairy tales. His stories were immediately popular and gained him much acclaim. Andersen was an innovator who pushed the boundaries of traditional storytelling. He created stories that were not only entertaining but also had deeper meanings. His stories were often filled with poignant observations about life and human nature. He believed that stories should be accessible to all, regardless of social class or background. Throughout his career, Hans Christian Andersen wrote over 150 fairy tales, six novels, and a number of plays, short stories, and poems. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest storytellers of all time. He remains an inspiration to generations of readers and writers. His timeless stories continue to enchant and entertain audiences around the world.