Fairy Tales

Hans Christian Andersen, W. Heath Robinson, Reginald Spink

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Danish

Everyman's Library Children's Classics
27 November 1992

Classic fiction (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA)

Series: Everyman's Library CHILDREN'S CLASSICS

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales originally appeared in batches each Christmas in the mid-19th century, and Spink's English translation was first published in 1960. This edition has Heath Robinson's illustrations, dating from 1899.

By: Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrated by: W. Heath Robinson
Translated by: Reginald Spink
Imprint: Everyman's Library Children's Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Volume: 14
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 640g
ISBN: 9781857159011
ISBN 10: 1857159012
Series: Everyman's Library CHILDREN'S CLASSICS
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 27 November 1992
Recommended Age: From 2 to 12
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805 - August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his fairy tales. Among his best-known stories are The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling and The Red Shoes. During Andersen's lifetime he was feted by royalty and acclaimed for having brought joy to children across Europe. His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages and continue to be published in millions of copies all over the world.

Reviews for Fairy Tales

Creator of magical stories like 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes', Andersen has remained to this day one of the most widely read children's authors. These are immensely good fun to read out loud and include Robinson's appealing illustrations. (Kirkus UK)