Fairy-Tales

Hans Andersen, Illus. Arthur Rackham

ISBN 10: 1870630904 / ISBN 13: 9781870630900

Published by Cave, 1988

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A few small stains. Small Tears to the Dust Jacket, Slipcase, or cover. Seller Inventory # wbs8674883585

Synopsis:

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are like exquisite jewels, drawing from us gasps of recognition and delight. Writing in the midst of a Europe-wide rebirth of national literature, Anderson broke new ground with his fairy tales in two important ways. First, he composed them in the vernacular, mimicking the language he used in telling them to children aloud. Second, he set his tales in his own land and time, giving rise to his loving descriptions of the Danish countryside. In contrast to such folklorists as the Brothers Grimm, Anderson’s tales are grounded in the real and often focus on the significance of small or overlooked things.

Tinderbox --
Little Claus and big Claus --
Princess on the pea --
Thumbelina --
Traveling companion --
Little mermaid --
Emperor's new clothes --
Steadfast tin soldier --
Wild swans --
Flying trunk --
Nightingale --
Sweethearts --
Ugly duckling --
Fir tree --
Snow queen --
Red shoes --
Shepherdess and the chimney sweep --
Shadow --
Old house --
Little match girl --
Story of a mother --
Collar --
Bell --
Marsh King's daughter --
Wind tells of Valdemar Daae and his daughters --
Snowman --
Ice maiden --
Wood nymph --
Most incredible thing --
Auntie toothache.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fairy-Tales
Publisher: Cave
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good