The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
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The cornerstone of modern fantasyâ€¦An exciting new compilation of Hans Christian Andersenâ€™s world-famous fairy tales

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen presents the most famous Andersen stories, including classics such as â€œThe Little Mermaidâ€, â€œThe Ugly Ducklingâ€, and â€œThe Princess and the Pea,â€ in a highly esteemed 1942 translation 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 Andersenâ€™s tales in a unique format, pairing one tale with one artist, and make this a fresh addition to childrenâ€™s libraries as well as to adult art-book collections. In addition to the tales and illustrations, the compilation also contains a presentation of Andersenâ€™s legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artistsâ€™ biographies in the appendix. Meant for the whole family, this precious edition shares the eternal magic of Andersenâ€™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 Emperorâ€™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 Idaâ€™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.
Country USA
Brand Taschen
Manufacturer Taschen America
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 43171-524847
UnitCount 1
EANs 9783836526753
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Taschen
Manufacturer	Taschen America
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	43171-524847
UnitCount	1
EANs	9783836526753
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

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