Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

Resumen del libro

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are known for appealing characters who overcome adversity, making the stories accessible to readers of all ages. From "Thumbelina" and "The Princess and the Pea" to "The Little Mermaid" and "The Traveling Companion," these 18 tales are not only entertaining but enlightening too. Included are 26 full-page color drawings by acclaimed illustrators Arthur Rackham, W. Heath Robinson, and Harry Clarke along with dozens of pen-and-ink images that add a soft artistic touch to the stories, making this volume a treasured keepsake.

Biografía del autor

Hans Christian Andersen (Dinamarca, 1805-1875) cultivó el teatro, la poesía y la narrativa. La fama y la celebridad a las que aspiró toda su vida le estuvieron reservadas, sin embargo, póstumamente a sus cuentos, la mayoría de los cuales están publicados en Alianza Editorial.