Between 1835-1842, Hans Christian Andersen published six volumes of children's stories, all of which would be retold around the world many times over. Hans' writing style broke new ground, and the world took notice. Never before had anyone structured his or her written words into a speaking pattern. Experts today agree that Hans Christian Andersen broke the literary barrier that often separated the rich from the poor. Part of what makes Andersen's voice so compelling, is his simple honesty.
Some stories have happy endings, others are sad.
Andersen's works include an autobiographic undercurrent in his sadder tales, as he tells the world how he has always felt like an outcast. The poor boy from Denmark reached phenomenal success during his lifetime, often being courted by Kings and Princesses, who asked for personal readings often. He was asked to speak and represent a variety of groups during the mid 1800's, and was happy to oblige. Inc. Pagewise makes no representations about the content published on this site. Pagewise hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, and user agrees that all such use is at its own risk.