Andersen's Fairy Tales Complete Collection - Dedicated to the 200th Birthday of the Great Andersen (Illustrated Edition)

Author: (Dan) Hans Christian Andersen
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Two hundred years ago, the birth of the fairy tale master Hans Christian Andersen created one of the world's most remarkable fairy tales. This son of a cobbler and laundress, in poverty and hardship, created classic works such as "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Emperor's New Clothes," achieving his dreams while leaving the world with profound reflections, touching generations of readers. His name, in the process of transcending borders, has dedicated timeless stories to the world. Looking over the 168 works created in his lifetime, Andersen's fairy tales, with their profound thoughts, boundless love, unique personalities, and exceptional artistry, have earned the respect of children and adults worldwide, becoming a miracle in the history of human reading. The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen records the great fairy tales and the eternal rhythm of his immortal life, warming the innocent world of children and reaching deep into the hearts of adults. Andersen's fairy tales are filled with the feelings of a person who has endured hardships toward life, with endless sorrow and heartfelt gratitude; they are filled with the longing of someone who desires recognition for respect; they are filled with praise for truth, goodness, and beauty, and a condemnation of falsehood, ugliness, and evil, brimming with wit and humor. Today, Andersen's fairy tales have become inseparable companions to children and parents across generations. Because "Andersen's fairy tales are simply wonderful."