Hans Christian Andersen (often referred to in Scandinavia as H.C. Andersen) was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories — called eventyr, or "fairy-tales" — express themes that transcend age and nationality.
Andersen's fairy tales, which have been 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. Some of his most famous fairy tales include "The Little Mermaid", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Nightingale", "The Emperor's New Clothes" and many more. His stories have inspired plays, ballets, and both live-action and animated films.
Klassisia H.C. Andersenin satuja. Sisältää ne tunnetuimmat ja eniten luetut.
Jos satuja tahtoo lukea, on tämä kirja yhtä hyvä kuin muutkin, mutta julkaisu on aikalailla latteimmasta päästä. Kansi on napattu kuin suoraan jostain ilmaispalvelusta ja mukana ei ole kuvitusta ollenkaan. Jos tahtoo siis enemmän tunnelmaa, kannattaa ottaa joku toinen julkaisu.