![]() ![]() They're complex tales, but since Andersen himself was pretty complex, we like to think that art imitates life. In them, you'll find beauty, tragedy, nature, religion, artfulness, deception, betrayal, love, death, judgment, penance, and-occasionally-a happy ending. But no matter what language they're in, Andersen's tales have got something for everyone. Today, his stories can be read in over one hundred languages. ![]() He hungered for recognition at home (Denmark) and abroad-and he got it! Eventually. In addition to his fairy tales, Andersen wrote poems, plays, novels, travel books, essays, and more. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author best known for writing children's storiesincluding "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling." But he didn't just write short stories, and his intended audience wasn't restricted to children. ![]()
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