Andersen's Fairy Tales, Volume 1

by Hans Christian Andersen, Emma Fenney (Narrator)

Hans Christian 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 by children, they present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity that appeal to mature listeners as well. This collection of eighteen tales includes The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, and The Snow Queen.

Audiobook

Published January 1, 2018

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Ann T · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Emperor's New Clothes, The Fir, and The Little Match Girl were my absolute favorites. Not all fairy tales are sweet loving stories with Happy Ever Afters. HC Anderson can be very dark at times.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love fairytales ❤️