Traveling in Blue: The Story of Hans Christian Andersen

Author: (Danish) Hans Christian Andersen
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
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— He and his mother watched his deceased father. He was no longer the son of a shoemaker but the son of a laundress.
— He placed a blue wreath on his head and woke up in the dark, not knowing where he was.
— He was an extra, reciting lines night after night on stage, writing by day in the drawing room or kitchen of Mrs. Thiele.
— Seeking sparks in The Tinderbox; mocking the powerful in Little Claus and Big Claus; experiencing the feeling of being chosen in The Princess on the Pea; coming to terms with death in Little Ida's Flowers.
— The collection of fairy tales was published, and all newspapers and magazines praised these tales, calling them poems.
— For his sake, the city shone brilliantly; for his sake, all the people sang.
— In Journey into the Blue: The Life of Andersen, the author reveals the complex personality of Andersen, laying a unique foundation for telling the story of the poet's life. As a result, a vibrant image of Andersen is portrayed.
— Following this journey, readers will see how Andersen's poetic nature led him to an unavoidable and unconventional way of life, making him lonely for his entire life. Thus, the novel unfolds its plot while also serving as a journey of discovery, showcasing the intellectual world of a tormented genius.
— The consequence of living for talent is that Andersen finally led a monotonous and inevitably despairing private life.