Hans Christian Andersen

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Ungekürzte Lesung. 2536 Min.

Sprecher: Powers, Michael; Cohen, Anna / Übersetzer: Paull, H.P.

Beschreibung

The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen is a collection of the 139 fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, published between 1835 and 1872. Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 - 4 August 1875), in Denmark usually called H.C. Andersen, was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories express themes that transcend age and nationality. Andersen's fairy tales, consisting of 139 works and translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. 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. One of Copenhagen's widest and busiest boulevards, skirting Copenhagen City Hall Square at the corner of which Andersen's larger-than-life bronze statue sits, is named H.C. Andersens Boulevard.

Autor

Hans Christian Andersen, born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark, was a prolific writer who is best renowned for his enchanting fairy tales that have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike for generations. Often drawing from his own tumultuous and impoverished childhood, Andersen's works are noted for their insights into the human condition embodied within magical narratives, making them timeless and universally resonant. His contributions to literature comprise a remarkable oeuvre, of which 'The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen' serves as a testament to his literary prowess. This tome, a compendium of creativity, contains such classics as 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Ugly Duckling', and 'The Emperor's New Clothes', which not only reflect his wit and inventiveness but also his ability to infuse each tale with profound moral lessons. Andersen's literary style is characterized by its lyrical prose, innovative use of language, and deft storytelling. His fairy tales, often featuring anthropomorphic characters and fantastical elements, explore themes of transformation, redemption, and the innate goodness of the human spirit. His work paved the way for the modern fantasy genre and continues to influence writers and filmmakers to this day. Andersen's legacy is celebrated annually on his birthday, which is recognized as International Children's Book Day. He passed away on August 4, 1875, in Copenhagen, leaving behind a rich heritage that endures in the literary canon and in the hearts of readers around the world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Parolita Libro
• Gesamtlaufzeit: 2536 Min.
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066276867
• Artikelnr.: 58679610