![]() In 1845, English translations of Andersen’s folk tales and stories began to attract the attention of foreign audiences. Meanwhile, critics and consumers overlooked volumes that included the now-classic stories “The Little Mermaid” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. In the decades that followed, he continued to write for children and adults, and wrote several autobiographies, travelogues, and poems extolling the virtues of the Scandinavian people. His next novels «O.T.» and «Only a Fiddler» remained critical favorites. That same year, Andersen began producing fairy tales.ĭespite his success as a writer up to that point, Andersen did not initially attract attention for his children’s books and writings. ![]() A novel based on his stay in Italy, «The Improvisatore», was published in 1835. The promising young author won a King’s Scholarship, which enabled him to travel in Europe and further develop his work. It was followed by the publication of a play, a book of poetry and a travelogue. He began writing during this period, at Collin’s urging, but his teachers dissuaded him from continuing.Īndersen’s work first gained recognition in 1829, with the publication of a story entitled «A Journey on Foot from Holmen’s Canal to the East Point of Amager». Shortly thereafter he returned to school, supported by a patron named Jonas Collin. In 1819, Andersen traveled to Copenhagen to work as an actor. The circumstances of Andersen’s education have fueled speculation that he was an illegitimate member of the Danish royal family. Although the Andersen family was not wealthy, the young Andersen was educated in boarding schools for the privileged. Hans Christian Andersen was born on Apin Odense, Denmark. But first, a little about the life of this renowned Danish writer and poet. ![]() Today we present to you a compilation of the 32 best books by Hans Christian Andersen.
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