Andersen's Fairy Tales
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A timeless cornerstone of world literature, Andersen's Fairy Tales presents a rich collection of imaginative stories that have captivated readers of all ages for nearly two centuries. Hans Christian Andersen chronicles the journeys of unforgettable characters — from a steadfast tin soldier and a little mermaid longing for a human soul, to an ugly duckling who discovers his true nature — weaving together wonder, heartache, and moral depth in equal measure. Unlike traditional folk tales, these stories bear the unmistakable voice of their author: poetic, bittersweet, and suffused with a quiet melancholy that elevates them far beyond simple children's entertainment. Andersen illustrates profound truths about love, sacrifice, vanity, and resilience through the lens of the fantastical, ensuring that each tale resonates with both the innocence of childhood and the wisdom of adulthood. This enduring collection remains one of the most beloved and widely translated works in the history of literature, a testament to the universal power of storytelling.
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, Grosset & Dunlap
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A timeless cornerstone of world literature, Andersen's Fairy Tales presents a rich collection of imaginative stories that have captivated readers of all ages for nearly two centuries. Hans Christian Andersen chronicles the journeys of unforgettable characters — from a steadfast tin soldier and a little mermaid longing for a human soul, to an ugly duckling who discovers his true nature — weaving together wonder, heartache, and moral depth in equal measure. Unlike traditional folk tales, these stories bear the unmistakable voice of their author: poetic, bittersweet, and suffused with a quiet melancholy that elevates them far beyond simple children's entertainment. Andersen illustrates profound truths about love, sacrifice, vanity, and resilience through the lens of the fantastical, ensuring that each tale resonates with both the innocence of childhood and the wisdom of adulthood. This enduring collection remains one of the most beloved and widely translated works in the history of literature, a testament to the universal power of storytelling.