Description
Part of the Chiltern Classics range
Described as the father of the modern fairy tale, Hans Christian Andersen created some of the best known and best loved stories in literature. The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Red Shoes and The Emperor's New Clothes - all included in this carefully curated collection - continue to captivate readers of all ages, thanks to their timeless charm and irresistible spell they cast.
Chiltern are publishers of exquisitely crafted editions of the world's finest classic literature. These beautiful books are a perfect mix of tradition and the very latest in printing techniques. With wonderful original, detailed and embossed covers, sparkling gilt edges, cream art paper, ribbon markers and stitched binding they are simply the most beautiful classics ever published.
About the Author
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales. Andersen's fairy tales, consisting of 156 stories across nine volumes, have been translated into more than 125 languages. His most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Red Shoes", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Little Match Girl", and "Thumbelina". During Andersen's lifetime he was feted by royalty and acclaimed for having brought joy to children across Europe. His fairy tales continue to be published in millions of copies all over the world.
Book Information
ISBN 9781914602528
Author Hans Christian Anderson
Format Hardback
Page Count 416
Imprint Chiltern Publishing
Publisher Chiltern Publishing
Series Chiltern Classics
Dimensions(mm) 187mm * 109mm * 91mm
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