Description: Enjoy these classic tales of mermaids, princesses, ducklings, and dancing shoes from master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.
- Curl up with this collection of classics from one of the most popular writers of all time and lose yourself in childhood memories.
- Every one of the most loved fairy tales and stories of Hans Christian Andersen can be found in this beautiful leather-bound collector's edition.
- Stories include "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," "The Red Shoes," "The Princess on the Pea," and "The Emperor's New Clothes."
- Also included is "The Tallow Candle," one of Andersen's earliest stories and discovered only in 2012.
Perfect for readers interested in...
- Fables and fairy tales.
- Classic literature.
- Ancient stories.
- Children's literature.
Brief description: One of the most prolific and beloved writers of all time, Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen is best known for his fairy tales. Born in Odense, Denmark, in 1805, Andersen published his first story at 17. In all, he wrote more than 150 stories before his death in 1875.