
Andersen's Fairy Tales
'Andersen's Fairy Tales' Summary
The stories have continued to enthrall people in many fields. Music, opera, art, literature, drama, film and television have become richer by the addition of various versions of Andersen's tales and his name has become a byword for the genre. He also inspired hundreds of other writers to come out with folktales and stories designed to captivate the imagination of young and old. Stories like The Tinder-Box convey a feeling of mystery and awe, while The Nightingale provides pathos and beauty.
As an invaluable addition to any library shelf, Andersen's Fairy Tales can provide hours of reading pleasure to both young and old.
Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
1835Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors

Hans Christian Andersen
Denmark
Andersen's fairy tales, consisting of 156 stories across nine volumes and translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily acces...
Books by Hans Christian AndersenDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
Related books

Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories by Anonymous
A comprehensive collection of tales and fairy stories edited by the American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer. American culture is indebted to h...

Our Little Korean Cousin by Henry Lee Mitchell Pike
This book provides a glimpse into the daily life of a young Korean boy named Yung Pak. It describes his daily routine, his family and friends, his cul...

Little Men by Louisa May Alcott
Little Men, or Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys, is a children's novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888), which was first published in...

The Boy Travellers in the Russian Empire by Thomas Wallace Knox
In the heart of the vast and enigmatic Russian Empire, a grand adventure awaits young readers! "The Boy Travellers in the Russian Empire" by Thomas Wa...

Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 02, Nov. 11, 1879 by Various
Harper's Young People was a weekly publication aimed at children, featuring a diverse array of content. It included serialized and short stories, both...

Stories for God's Little Ones by Father John Koenig
A charming collection of nine short stories for children with a moral weaved in each. These were originally published as separate booklets, under the...

The Children's Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit
This children's book retells twelve of Shakespeare's most popular plays as stories for children. Each of the plays are rewritten as short stories or f...

The Children's Book of Birds by Olive Thorne Miller
Embark on an enchanting journey into the fascinating world of feathered friends with "The Children's Book of Birds" by Olive Thorne Miller. This delig...

Guerra de la Independencia: Extractada para uso de los niños by Benito Pérez Galdós
This book, an adaptation of the first ten volumes of Benito Pérez Galdós's *Episodios Nacionales*, presents a simplified and accessible narrative of t...

The Story of a White Rocking Horse by Laura Lee Hope
It is a delightful children's book that captures the imagination and adventures of a charming white rocking horse. In this enchanting story, readers a...
Reviews for Andersen's Fairy Tales
No reviews posted or approved, yet...