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The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
Author: Hans Christian Andersen

The cornerstone of modern fantasy? An exciting new compilation of Hans Christian Andersen?s world-famous fairy tales — The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen presents the most famous Andersen stories, including classics such as ?The Little Mermaid?, ?The Ugly Duckling?, and ?The Princess and the Pea,? in a highly esteemed 1942 translati... more »on by Jean Hersholt. This lovingly designed book contains a sparkling and unexpected selection of beautiful artwork from the 1840s to the 1980s by such artist greats as Kay Nielsen, the beloved Arthur Rackham, the eccentric Tom Seidmann-Freud (niece of Sigmund Freud), and the groundbreaking film animator Lotte Reiniger, as well as exciting, newly discovered talents. The collection also features historic and contemporary silhouettes, which enrich the presentation of Andersen?s tales in a unique format, pairing one tale with one artist, and make this a fresh addition to children?s libraries as well as to adult art-book collections. In addition to the tales and illustrations, the compilation also contains a presentation of Andersen?s legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists? biographies in the appendix. Meant for the whole family, this precious edition shares the eternal magic of Andersen?s tales, celebrating his tender, heartfelt stories that have entered both our collective imagination and the literary canon.

Brings together the most famous Hans Christian Andersen tales in a one-of-a-kind design Includes illustrations by famous artists from Austria, Britain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Sweden, the Ukraine, and the United States Features the highly esteemed translation by Jean Hersholt,accessible to readers of all ages Contains dozens of all-new silhouettes specially commissioned for the book

The following 23 fairy tales are featured in the book:

The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale, The Swineherd, The Old Man Is Always Right, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor?s New Clothes, The Darning Needle, Twelve by Mail, The Brave Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, The Flea and the Professor, Thumbelina, The Sweethearts, Ole Shut-Eye, Five Peas in a Pod, The Ugly Duckling, Little Ida?s Flowers, The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, The Flying Trunk, The Little Match Girl, The Tinderbox, The Pen and Inkstand, and The Farmyard Cock and the Weathercock

About the translator

Danish-born Jean Hersholt (1886?1956) was a Hollywood actor and radio star who dedicated years of his life to translating all of Andersen?s tales from the original Danish. His English translations were first published in 1942. He was also an avid collector of Andersen books, letters, and manuscripts, amassing the largest collection of Anderseniana in the United States, and eventually donating it to the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.. Hersholt?s most famous acting roles were as Shirley Temple?s grandfather in the film Heidi (1937) and on the popular radio show Dr. Christian (1937?1954). The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is presented at the Oscars.

ISBN-13: 9783836526753
ISBN-10: 3836526751
Publication Date: 11/15/2013
Pages: 320
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Publisher: Taschen
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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