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  2. Hans Christian Andersen - Wikipedia

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    Hans Christian Andersen (/ ˈ æ n d ər s ən / AN-dər-sən, Danish: [ˈhænˀs ˈkʰʁestjæn ˈɑnɐsn̩] ⓘ; 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues , novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales .

  3. Hans Christian Andersen | Biography, Fairy Tales, & Books

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    Hans Christian Andersen, (born April 2, 1805, Odense, near Copenhagen, Denmark—died August 4, 1875, Copenhagen), Danish master of the literary fairy tale whose stories achieved wide renown. He is also the author of plays, novels , poems , travel books, and several autobiographies.

  4. Hans Christian Andersen - Movie, Stories & Facts - Biography

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    (1805-1875) Who Was Hans Christian Andersen? Hans Christian Andersen achieved worldwide fame for writing innovative and influential fairy tales. Many of his stories, including "The Ugly...

  5. 7 Surprising Facts About Hans Christian Andersen - Mental Floss

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    Famed Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is recognized around the world for his beloved books, including The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Princess and the...

  6. Life and works of Hans Christian Andersen | Britannica

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    Hans Christian Andersen, (born April 2, 1805, Odense, near Copenhagen, Den.—died Aug. 4, 1875, Copenhagen), Danish writer of fairy tales.

  7. Hans Christian Andersen - Short Stories and Classic Literature

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    Hans Christian Andersen The Hans Christian Andersen Page at American Literature, featuring a biography and Free Library of the author's Novels, Stories, Poems, Letters, and Texts. Please click hereif you are not redirected within a few seconds. Home Short Stories Short Story of the Day 100 Great Short Stories 20 Great American Short Stories

  8. Hans Christian Andersen (often referred to in Scandinavia as H.C. Andersen) was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories — called eventyr, or "fairy-tales" — express themes that ...

  9. Hans Christian Andersen - Simple English Wikipedia, the free...

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    Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish writer. Andersen was born in Odense, Denmark. His father was a shoemaker, and his mother washed clothes for customers. The family was poor. When Andersen was 11, his father died. At 14, Andersen left his mother and his home.

  10. Hans Christian Andersen | Encyclopedia.com

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    Hans Christian Andersen >The Danish author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) enjoyed fame in his >own lifetime as a novelist, dramatist, and poet, but his fairy tales are >his great contribution to world literature. Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark.

  11. Hans Christian Andersen - Wikiwand

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    Hans Christian Andersen ( / ˈændərsən / AN-dər-sən, Danish: [ˈhænˀs ˈkʰʁestjæn ˈɑnɐsn̩] ⓘ; 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales.