Hans Christian Andersen

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Why Is Hans Christian Andersen Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, traveloguess, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales. Andersen's fairy tales, consisting of 156 stories across nine volumes, have been translated into more than 125 languages. They have become embedded in Western collective consciousness, accessible to children as well as presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers. His most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Red Shoes", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Little Match Girl", and "Thumbelina". His stories have inspired ballets, plays, and animated and live-action films.

Other Resources About Hans Christian Andersen

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Hans Christian Andersen?

Hans Christian Andersen is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Copenhagen

What Are Hans Christian Andersen's Academic Contributions?

Hans Christian Andersen has made the following academic contributions:

• The Ugly Duckling
• The Travelling Companion
• The Snow Queen
• The Snowman
• The Silver Shilling
• The Princess and the Pea
• The Nightingale
• The Naughty Boy
• The Little Match Girl
• The Butterfly
• The Buckwheat
• Something
• Ole Lukøje
• Under the Willow-Tree
• The Wild Swans
• The Tinderbox
• The Tallow Candle
• The Swineherd
• The Snail and the Rosebush
• The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep
• The Shadow
• The metal pig
• The Little Mermaid
• The Improvisatore
• The Ice-Maiden
• The Elf of the Rose
• The Beetle
• Little Ida's Flowers
• Little Claus and Big Claus
• L’Ange