Hans Christian Andersen

1805 - 1875 *

Danish writer, most famous for his fairy stories

Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense. Before becoming a novelist and playwright, Andersen trained as an actor. His fairy tales began to appear in 1835, and soon they were translated into many languages. He achieved a reputation around the world for these stories, which combined originality and tradition, morality and sublimity.

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Danish writer who combined folk legends, moral teachings and humor with his own great imagination and produced fairy tales, which were not meant merely for children but for adults as well. Andersen used frequently colloquial style that disguises the sophistication of his tales. Before achieving success as a playwright and novelist, Andersen was trained as singer and actor. Many of Andersen's fairy tales depict characters who gain happiness in life after suffering and conflicts. 'The Ugly Duckling' is Andersen's most confessional work.

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Doct. She's sick, my lord,
As she's is troubled with thick-coming fancies,
That keep her from her rest.
Macb. Cure her of that. --

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