This was a great price for the complete collection and im pleased i have now familiarized myself with this famous writer. The little mermaid, thumbelina, the princess and the pea and many more classic stories. It contains familiar tales, such as the emperors new. This first edition, signed by hans christian andersen, kay nielsen is available at bauman rare books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hans christian andersen found inspiration for his literary work in many places not least in several of the stories, ballads and fairy tales that he got acquainted with as a child. Apparently he wrote more than 200 in all, of which over sixty are included in this volume. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. One of his great sources of inspiration was the legends, narratives and messages of love in the bible. Authorartist az, authorartist za, highest price, lowest price, lowest total price, most recently listed, relevance, seller rating. Andersen achieved worldwide fame for writing innovative and influential fairy tales. Andersens fairy tales 1933 vintage book, hans christian. The complete fairy tales and stories anchor folktale library virginia haviland, hans christian andersen, erik christian haugaard on.
Hans christian andersen often referred to in scandinavia as h. An illustrated treasury of hans christian andersen s fairy tales. Fairy tales and stories by andersen, hans christian. Brothers grimm fairy tales, hans christian andersen, charles perrault, aesops fables. Fairy tales, translations into english, childrens stories, danish, accessible book. Includes the bestloved characters of thumbelina the little mermaid and the ugly duckling, as well as a biography of hans christian andersen.
Hans christian andersen, was a danish author who rose to prominence as a writer of beloved fairy tales. This is a terrific collection and at a great price, too. Nattergalen is a literary fairy tale written by danish author hans christian andersen about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. Fairy tales by hans christian andersen collections of fairy tales. Collecting rare books and first editions hans christian andersen. In this book these tales are grouped into different sections according to the type of tales that they are. Fairy tales from hans andersen by hans christian andersen, 1919, w. Hans christian andersen was a 19th century danish author whose fairy tales have been translated into more than 125 languages around the world. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Illustrated by arthur rackham by andersen, hans christian 18051875, rackham, arthur, illustrator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. Hans christian andersen was born in odense, denmark, on april 2, 1805. Antique 1920 hans christian andersen book of fairy tales very rare.
I was somewhat amazed by the large number of fairy tales that hans christian andersen wrote. Andersens fairy tales by hans christian andersen alibris. This handsome and easytoread mini edition features eight tales from beloved storyteller hans christian andersen and pairs old favorites, including thumbelina and the emperors new clothes, with lesserknown tales, such as the sandman and the jumper. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Andersen s fairy tales 1933 vintage book, hans christian, childrens stories please visit our shop for other collectibles. Hans christian andersen is one of the canonical storytellers of the nineteenth century, equally disturbing and delighting for adults as for children. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Buy a cheap copy of fairy tales book by hans christian andersen.
His stories are popular for their moral messages that touch both children and adults alike. What the old man does is always right hans christian andersen by collections of fairy tales. Fairy tales by hans christian andersen the highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the wordsworth childrens classics, while the low price makes them affordable for everyone. In a lot of his tales, we see him grappling with ideas about wealth, selfworth. Hans christian andersens fairy t ales, edited and illus.
Hans christian andersen adrian harrington rare books. Many of these stories for children are famous the world over. Acclaimed childrens book illustrator lisbeth zwergers evocative illustrations. Here you will find the fairy tales of hans christian andersen, including the little match girl, the emperors new clothes, the snow queen and many more. Illustrated by arthur rackham by andersen, hans christian 18051875, rackham, arthur, illustrator and a great selection of related books, art. Hans christian andersen was the son of a cobbler and an illiterate washerwoman. Hans christian andersens fairy tales are like exquisite jewels, drawing from us gasps of recognition and delight. See all books authored by hans christian andersen, including fairy tales, and the little match girl, and more on. Read our huge collection of famous fairy tales and bedtime stories. Translated by erik hougaard, this is the only version available in trade paperback that presents the fairy tales exactly as andersen collected them in the original. Hans christian andersen s fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the wests collective consciousness.
Hans christian andersens fairy tales by hans christian. Hans christian andersen was the profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. Biblical themes in hans christian andersens fairy tales. The 11 tales include the familiar the little match girl and the lesserknown the sandman. When the emperor is near death, the nightingales song restores his health. Fairy tales by hans christian andersen, first edition. His stories became englishlanguage classics and had a strong influence on subsequent childrens authors, including a. Illustrated hans christian andersen books for sale in stock ebay. Hans andersens fairy tales by hans christian andersen. He gave us the now standard versions of some traditional fairy tales with an anarchic twistbut many of his most famous tales sprang directly from his imagination.
This is the first and only book in english that discusses a large part of hans christian andersen s oeuvre and sets it within a framework of european literature and nineteenthcentury history. Two other volumes enthusiastically received were a danish story book and danish fairy tales and legends. Hans andersens fairy tales audiobook by hans christian. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The chandos classics andersen s fairy tales translated by mrs paull 1888. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Paul binding writes with an exceptional feeling for andersen s psychology and art. Hans christian andersens first fairytale found books. His stories are acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide and have been translated into more than 150 languages. Find fairy tales and stories by andersen, hans christian at biblio. Fairy tales by hans christian andersen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Twelve classic hans christian andersen fairy tales enchantingly illustrated and specially retold for younger readers.
Readily accessible by children, they present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity that appeal to mature listeners as well. Originally published in 1991, this collection of classic fairy tales by hans christian andersen, illustrated by internationally acclaimed artist lisbeth zwerger, has been expanded three stories added and completely redesigned. Wordsworths list covers a range of the bestloved stories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairy tales to stories that will appeal to older children and adults alike. He also wrote plays, novels, poetry, and travel books. My life as a fairytale 2003, a semibiographical television miniseries that fictionalizes the young life of danish author hans christian andersen and includes fairy tales as short interludes, intertwined into the events of the young authors life. This volume is an anthology of the fairy tales of danish author hans christian andersen 18051875. Andersen created intriguing and unique characters a tin soldier with only one leg but a big heart, a beetle nestled deep in a horses mane but harboring high aspirations. Hans christian andersen rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet, hans christian andersen 18051875. Hans christian andersen s first fairytale found this article is more than 7 years old the tallow candle, thought to have been written by schoolboy andersen, discovered in private archives by. While many of those works are almost unknown outside denmark, his fairy tales are among the most frequently translated works in all of literary history. Andersens fairy tales have been translated into more than 125 languages, and have become culturally embedded in the wests collective consciousness. Great deals on fairy tale hans christian andersen books. The complete hans christian andersen fairy tales hardcover may 10, 1993. Fairy tales, by hans christian andersen this week we celebrated not only christmas, but also the solstice the shortest day of the year.
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