The cornerstone of modern fantasy: An exciting new compilation of
Hans Christian Andersen s world-famous fairy tales The Fairy Tales
of Hans Christian Andersen presents the most famous Andersen
stories, including classics such as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly
Duckling, and The Princess and the Pea, 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 Andersen s tales in a unique
format, pairing one tale with one artist, and make this a fresh
addition to children s libraries as well as to adult art-book
collections. In addition to the tales and illustrations, the
compilation also contains a presentation of Andersen s legacy,
brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended
artists biographies in the appendix. Meant for the whole family,
this precious edition shares the eternal magic of Andersen 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 Emperor 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 Ida 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 About the translator Danish-born
Jean Hersholt (1886 1956) was a Hollywood actor and radio star who
dedicated years of his life to translating all of Andersen s tales
from the original Danish. His English translations were first
published in 1942. He was also an avid collector of Andersen books,
letters, and manuscripts, amassing the largest collection of
Anderseniana in the United States, and eventually donating it to
the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.. Hersholt s most famous
acting roles were as Shirley Temple s grandfather in the film Heidi
(1937) and on the popular radio show Dr. Christian (1937 1954). The
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is presented at the Oscars."
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