Hans Christian Andersen Tales

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This collection of Hans Christian Andersens classic fairy tales makes a stylish addition to any home library.

Fairy tales are timeless treasures passed from one generation to the next, and few are as beloved as those of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. From the princess so sensitive she is discomforted by a single pea beneath a tower of mattresses to the unfortunate-looking duckling who matures into a stunning swan, these are the stories that stay with us long after we leave childhood behind. First published in 1835, Andersens tales continue to delight the modern audience.Featuring colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping, Hans Christian Andersen Tales is a stylish collection of these wonderful stories, complete with classics like Thumbelina and The Little Mermaid, plus lesser-known gems to discover, including The Tallow Candle.

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One of the most prolific and beloved writers of all time, Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersenis best known for his fairy tales. Born in Odense, Denmark, in 1805, Andersen published his first story at 17. In all, he wrote more than 150 stories before his death in 1875.