Andersen's Autobiography: The Fairy Tale of My Life (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Dan) Hans Christian Andersen
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: "The Father of Fairy Tales" Hans Christian Andersen deconstructs his fairy tale life with poetic language, recreating the magic of life and the beauty of a lifetime. From The Ugly Duckling to The Prince and the Pauper, he reveals a real Hans Christian Andersen. 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 his third autobiography in New York, he said, "I hope these autobiographies can become the best annotations to 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?" Was the prince outside fairy tales happy? Under what background and state of mind were beloved works like 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 today. Thus, his personal struggle has been elevated into a work with universal significance. In this sense, his autobiography itself is a masterpiece.