Andersen's Autobiography: The Fairy Tale of My Life

Author: Hans Christian Andersen Jin Yan
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book is hailed as one of the "Five Great Autobiographies of the West." Hans Christian Andersen wrote a total of three autobiographies. In 1867, when publishing the third autobiography in New York, he said, "I hope these autobiographies can become the best commentary on my works." This book provides the best way to deconstruct Hans Christian Andersen himself and his works. From a poor rural boy to a frequent guest at royal courts, amidst the whirlpool of history, Hans Christian Andersen narrated his personal setbacks, tears, and inner journey in the name of literature. "How did the 'Father of Fairy Tales' live?" Were the princes outside fairy tales happy? Under what background and state of mind were the beloved works such as "The Little Mermaid," "The Girl Who Sold Fireworks," and "The Emperor's New Clothes" created? In the turbulent 19th century, he did not face life with an attitude of detachment, yet his profound exploration of life continues to resonate to this day. Therefore, his personal struggle has been elevated to a work with universal significance. In this sense, his autobiography itself is a masterpiece.