Books with author H C 1805-1875 Andersen

As one of the greatest pioneers of modern children's literature, Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) was a Danish author who was also known for his work as a writer of plays, novels and travelogues. However, his daring, imaginative and exciting stories, many of which inspired from folklore, were what made him most famous and even earned him a place of recognition as one of the most talented and creative writers of the 19th century.If you are already familiar with Andersen's tales from your own childhood, you will probably know all about some of the more popular titles included in this collection, such as The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina or The Little Mermaid. However, many other enchanting and adventure-filled stories await your children, some of which most readers may not be familiar with.While most would claim that Andersen's works are for children, their actual popularity reaches far beyond the realm of children's literature. Known as "eventyr" in Danish, they express numerous themes that go past the notion of age and cannot be labeled or limited to a certain category of readers. Instead, the stories speak to all of us, with lessons and morals designed to touch upon and bridge the gap between the flexible and freedom-centered minds of children and the rigid, realist concepts of adulthood.The magnitude of Andersen's popularity due to the sheer magic of his fairy tales grew at an increasing rate throughout the decades. Today, these stories are part of modern culture worldwide, and have not only been translated in over 120 languages, but are also the subject of inspiration for many other works of literary fiction.