The first thing that draws the attention of a visitor to the Hans Christian Andersen Museum in his hometown of Odense is the huge number of editions in which his stories were published in all languages ​​of the world. What is surprising is not the number of languages ​​into which Andersen's literature has been translated. Rather, what is truly striking is that the printing presses are still producing modern editions of his stories.
If this indicates anything, it indicates that the works of Hans Christian Andersen are still living and immortal literature that has transcended the restrictions of time and place. Andersen says, "In fact, my life seems to me like a legendary story, full of events, full of different colors: I have experienced poverty, loneliness, and deprivation, and I have moved between the most luxurious and elegant circles, and I have practiced humiliation and honor..."