Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker. The king helped to pay for his education, enabling him to become a short-story writer, novelist and playwright. He remains best known for his fairy tales, a selection of which is included in this book.
Praise for previous Pushkin Children's Hans Christian Andersen editions: 'An ice-packed story that is sure to melt the hearts of children everywhere' - Lancashire Evening Post