This meticulously edited Hans Christian Andersen collection includes:BY THE ALMSHOUSE WINDOW THE ANGEL ANNE LISBETH BEAUTY OF FORM AND BEAUTY OF MIND THE BEETLE WHO WENT ON HIS TRAVELS THE BELL-DEEP THE BIRD OF POPULAR SONG THE BISHOP OF BORGLUM AND HIS WARRIORS THE BOTTLE NECK THE BUCKWHEAT THE BUTTERFLY A CHEERFUL TEMPER THE CHILD IN THE GRAVE CHILDREN'S PRATTLE THE FARM-YARD COCK AND THE WEATHER-COCK THE DAISY THE DARNING-NEEDLE DELAYING IS NOT FORGETTING THE DROP OF WATER JACK THE DULLARD AN OLD STORY TOLD ANEW THE DUMB BOOK THE ELF OF THE ROSE THE GIRL WHO TROD ON THE LOAF THE GOBLIN AND THE HUCKSTER THE GOLDEN TREASURE GRANDMOTHER A GREAT GRIEF THE HAPPY FAMILY A LEAF FROM HEAVEN IB AND LITTLE CHRISTINA THE ICE MAIDEN I.Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish writer, best remembered for his fairy tales. Table of Contents:

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) stands as an iconic figure in the world of children's literature, renowned for his contributions to the fairy tale genre. Born in Odense, Denmark, Andersen grew up with a passion for literature that eventually led him to Copenhagen, where he would seek a career as an actor and singer. Ultimately, he found his calling as a writer, captivating audiences with his poetic and often philosophically profound fairy tales. Andersen's work, such as 'The Ugly Duckling,' 'The Little Mermaid,' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' diverged from traditional folklore by imparting moral lessons and reflections on human nature, often woven with elements of autobiography and social commentary. His legacy is cemented in his magnum opus, 'The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen'—an anthology that brings together over 156 stories, illustrating the prolific and varied tapestry of his imagination. His literary style combined the elegant simplicity of the oral storytelling tradition with the sophisticated undertones well-suited for adult readers. Andersen's tales have transcended cultural barriers, being translated into over 125 languages, securing his place as a pillar of children's literature and a master storyteller whose work continues to resonate with readers of all ages (Wullschlager, 2000; Zipes, 2005).