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Fairy Tales
Hardback
Main Details
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Fairy Tales
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Hans Christian Andersen
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| Series | Everyman's Library CHILDREN'S CLASSICS |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:432 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 162 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781857159011
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| Classifications | Dewey:839.8136 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Everyman
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| Imprint |
Everyman's Library Children's Classics
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| Publication Date |
29 October 1992 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales originally appeared in batches each Christmas in the mid-19th century, and Spink's English translation was first published in 1960. This edition has Heath Robinson's illustrations, dating from 1899.
Author Biography
Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805 - August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his fairy tales. Among his best-known stories are The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling and The Red Shoes. During Andersen's lifetime he was feted by royalty and acclaimed for having brought joy to children across Europe. His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages and continue to be published in millions of copies all over the world.
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