Hans Christian Andersen
Danish writer (1805–1875) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hans Christian Andersen (/ˈændərsən/ AN-dər-sən, Danish: [ˈhænˀs ˈkʰʁestjæn ˈɑnɐsn̩] ⓘ; 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales.
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Born | (1805-04-02)2 April 1805 Odense, Funen, Denmark–Norway |
Died | 4 August 1875(1875-08-04) (aged 70) Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark |
Resting place | Assistens Cemetery, Copenhagen (København) |
Occupation | Writer |
Period | Danish Golden Age |
Genres | Children's literature, travelogue |
Notable works | "The Little Mermaid" "The Ugly Duckling" "The Snow Queen" "The Emperor's New Clothes" |
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Hans Christian Andersen Centre |
Andersen's fairy tales, consisting of 156 stories across nine volumes,[1] have been translated into more than 125 languages.[2] They have become embedded in Western collective consciousness, accessible to children as well as presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers.[3] His most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Red Shoes", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Little Match Girl", and "Thumbelina". His stories have inspired ballets, plays, and animated and live-action films.[4]