Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world's most popular storytellers, and his fairy tales are among the best-loved works of literature. Readers the world over know his poignant tale of The Little Mermaid, who sacrifices everything for love, and Thumbelina, the minuscule maiden who captures the heart of many members of the animal kingdom. Several of Andersen's stories are so well known - among them The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling- that their titles alone have become meaningful figures of speech. The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Talescollectsseventeen of Andersen's incomparable stories, among them The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes, The Wild Swans, and his fantasy masterpiece, The Snow-Queen. The book is illustrated in full colour by W. Heath Robinson.
This volume is presented in exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive gilt edging and an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark.
By:
Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated by:
W. Heath Robinson Imprint: Barnes & Noble Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 157mm,
ISBN:9781435163683 ISBN 10: 1435163680 Series:Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions Pages: 320 Publication Date:29 September 2016 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Hans Christian Andersen was a 19th-century Danish author who, although a prolific writer of travelogues, novels and poems, is best remembered for his fairy tales.