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Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish writer, born into a poor family. Since he was a boy, his father told him many stories and helped him with his wishes. Andersen wrote many fairy tales and became one of the biggest children's authors in the world.

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The Emperor's New Clothes

Hans Christian Andersen

"The Emperor's new clothes" is a fun story about human vanity and the fear of truth, wisdom, stupidity, naivety and incompetence. It reminds us of the never-ending human desire for power, material things and good position in the society. The main starter in the story is the Emperor's weakest spot and that is clothes. The […]

The Little Match Girl

Hans Christian Andersen

The Little Match Girl, an original story written by H. C. Andersen about a poor little girl dying on a cold New Year's Eve trying to warm herlself with matches. Read a fairy tale as a bedtime story and discover new characters from The Little Match Girl fairy tale!

The Little Match Girl Analysis

Hans Christian Andersen

Thanks to the delicate approach to the topic of death The Little Match Girl became a tool to teach kids important lessons that there are tough situations in life like loss and death, charity, and poverty. Although it is an imaginary story, readers will find many messages in it.

The Little Match Girl Characters

Hans Christian Andersen

A key basis and analysis of characters' characteristics and behavior included in The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen. It showcases features of the little girl as the major character and minor characters such as her grandmother, her father, boy thief, etc.

The Little Match Girl Summary

Hans Christian Andersen

The Little Match Girl, also titled The Little Matchstick Girl, is a fairy tale written by H.C. Andersen. This is a story about a dying child's hope and dreams. It was first published in 1845 and is a gentle reminder of the value of charity and compassion.

The Little Mermaid

Hans Christian Andersen

Somewhere far away on the sea surface the water was beautiful, clear, blue but very deep. However deep or far away may the surface be it does not mean there is only sand below. The sea hides over there magical trees, herbs, fishes that are big and small. The spot where the sea is the […]

The Nightingale

Hans Christian Andersen

"The Nightingale" is a fairytale with an unexpected ending. Even though we are used to hearing happy endings, this one is a bit different especially compared to other fairytales by Andersen. It begins by a China's emperor hearing about a magnificent bird, a little nightingale with a beautiful voice. The emperor sent his minister to […]

The Princess and the Pea

Hans Christian Andersen

"The Princess and the Pea" is a short but fascinating tale written by the famous Hans Christian Andersen. It talks about a prince who wanted to marry a real princess. Luck smiled upon him and sent the girl that claimed she is precisely that, right to his front door. She knocked at the door of the […]

The Snow Queen

Hans Christian Andersen

Fairytales are read by everyone because they introduce the reader to the world of magic in a simple way. They talk about human characteristics, love and friendship. This story is about love between friends. A little girl named Gerda was getting ready to find her friend Kai who disappeared. She crossed forests, mountains and hills […]

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Hans Christian Andersen

The Steadfast Tin Soldier, an original story written by H.C. Andersen about love between a tin soldier and a paper ballerina. Read a tale as a bedtime story and discover new characters from The Steadfast Tin Soldier fairy tale!

The Steadfast Tin Soldier Analysis

Hans Christian Andersen

The Steadfast Tin Soldier is a tale that has both tragic and beautiful moments. This elegant retelling of Andersen's emotional story of true love between a paper ballerina and a deformed toy soldier is charged with both heroism and romance.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier Characters

Hans Christian Andersen

Detailed analysis of features and specific characteristics of literary characters from the story The Steadfast Tin Soldier by Hans Christian Andersen. It contains characteristics of Tin Soldier as the major character and minor characters such as ballerina, goblin, etc.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier Summary

Hans Christian Andersen

The Steadfast Tin Soldier, also called The Brave Tin Soldier, is a fairy tale written by H.C. Andersen. This is a story about a tin soldier's love for a paper ballerina, heroism, and romance. It is a gentle reminder that not all love stories have happy endings.

The Swineherd

Hans Christian Andersen

The fairytale about the princess and the swineherd is actually a story about unrequited love. The swineherd, who was actually a prince, fell in love with the young princess and he had sent her two gifts that she didn't like. He decided to dress up as a poor young man so he could get a […]

The Ugly Duckling

Hans Christian Andersen

The Ugly Duckling, an original story written by H. C. Andersen. A classic story about the Ugly little duckling mocked by the society turns into a beautiful swan. Read a story and discover new characters!

The Ugly Duckling Analysis

Hans Christian Andersen

The Ugly Duckling is one of the most famous and well-known Danish stories. This is a closer analysis of the fairy tale which describes how the ugly little duckling that was mocked and rejected by society turned into a beautiful swan.

The Ugly Duckling Characters

Hans Christian Andersen

A detailed study guide on characteristics, actions, and connections between literary characters included in The Ugly Duckling by H. C. Andersen. The analysis includes characteristics of the ugly duckling as the antagonist and other animals/society as protagonist of the fairy tale.

The Ugly Duckling Summary

Hans Christian Andersen

The Ugly Duckling is a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. This is one of the world's best-known fairy tales about the ugly duckling who, after many sufferings and troubles due to his ugliness, discovers that he's a beautiful swan.

Thumbelina

Hans Christian Andersen

Thumbelina or Tiny Thumbelina, an original story written by H. C. Andersen about a tiny girl size of a thumb and her adventures through the nature. Read a tale as a bedtime story and discover new characters from Thumbelina fairy tale!

Thumbelina Analysis

Hans Christian Andersen

A story that will make you wonder how Thumbelina finds herself almost married to so many ugly animals, and you will cheer every time she becomes free again. A great version of a classic tale that will delight fans of fairies and princesses.

Thumbelina Characters

Hans Christian Andersen

Analysis of specific characteristics and features of literary characters included in Thumbelina by Hans Christian Andersen. It includes action and characteristics of Thumbelina as the major character and minor characters such as the toad, the toad's son, a cockchafer, a mole, the swallow, etc.

Thumbelina Summary

Hans Christian Andersen

Thumbelina, also called Tiny Thumbelina, is a fairy tale written by H. C. Andersen. This is a story about a small girl and her adventures with marriage-minded toads, cockhafers and moles. It was first published in 1835, but when this magical story was written remains a mystery.

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