Some of them like The Little Mermaid were poignant and were not strictly just for a young audience. The stories he selected were interesting, imaginative and unique. Born in a noble Danish family, he was inspired to transcribe the tales he had heard as a child from people around him. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author whose work included plays, poetry, travelogues, novels and stories. Since their publication in 1835, they have continued to inspire and delight generations of children and adults. As folktales and typical Scandinavian legends, they are a fascinating glimpse into the myths and legends, culture and ethos of the Northern Lands. Their appeal is not just for children or young readers. Today, these stories are known almost everywhere in the world and have been translated into hundreds of languages. Some of them are old familiar friends, while others maybe new to some readers, but all of them equally enchanting and enthralling. This volume contains eighteen selected stories. The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Real Princess and a host of other wonderful tales which form so much a part of childhood are part of Andersen's Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen.
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