Andersen`s Fairy Tales

Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales includes many of his classic stories. He began writing his original fairy tales in 1835 but he did not see particular success with them until they were translated and published in English beginning 1845. Includes classic tales such as The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes and The Tinderbox

Containing an enchanting mix of familiar favourites and hidden gems, the Penguin Classics edition of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales is translated by Tiina Nunnally and edited with an introduction by Jackie Wullschlager • The first writer to create timeless, universal fairy tales from his own imagination, Hans Christian Andersen conjured up a world of icy queens, match girls and tin soldiers, rewarded virtue and unfulfilled desire. Rich with popular tales such as 'The Emperor's New Clothes' and 'The Ugly Duckling', this revelatory new collection contains many later, darker and rarely collected stories, such as 'Auntie Toothache' and 'The Shadow', in which a man's shadow slyly takes over his life • This sparkling new translation captures the eccentric charm of Andersen's original, colloquial Danish style as never before

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince • The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more • Retold by Naomi Lewis

Ганс Кристиан Андерсен - самый любимый из всех рассказчиков сказок • В этот сборник из более чем сорока самых популярных историй Андерсена входят "Русалка", "Настоящая принцесса", "Красные башмачки", "Девочка со спичками", "Снежная королева", "Трутовик", "Гадкий утенок" и многие другие • Она восхитительно проиллюстрирована в черно-белом цвете замечательными братьями Чарльзом, Томасом и Уильямом Хитами Робинсонами • Книга на английском языке • Hans Christian Andersen is the best-loved of all tellers of fairy tales • This collection of over forty of Andersen's most popular stories includes The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Red Shoes, The Little Match Girl, The Snow Queen, The Tinder Box, The Ugly Duckling and many more • It is delightfully illustrated in black-and-white by those remarkable brothers, Charles, Thomas аnd William Heath Robinson

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he was adopted by a patron and became a short-story writer, novelist and playwright, though he remains best-known for his magical fairy tales which were published between 1835 and 1872. For 150 years his stories have been delighting both adults and children. Packed with a light-hearted whimsy combined with a mature wisdom they are as entrancing as ever. Here are all of Andersen's 154 tales, and among the favourites are The Red Shoes, The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Tinder Box and of course The Ugly Duckling

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales originally appeared in batches each Christmas in the mid-19th century, and Spink's English translation was first published in 1960. This edition has Heath Robinson's illustrations, dating from 1899

В сборнике "Избранные сказки" собраны некоторые из самых популярных сказок Ганса Христиана Андерсена, в том числе "Русалочка", "Гадкий утенкок" и "Дюймовочка". Эти нравоучительные рассказы восхищали читателей с момента их первой публикации в девятнадцатом веке и продолжают пользоваться большой любовью и по сей день. Сказки Ганса Христиана Андерсена, имеющие огромное значение для западной литературы, вдохновили множество фильмов, балетов и пьес и развлекали как детей, так и взрослых • Книга на английском языке • HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'It doesn't matter if you're born in a duck yard, so long as you are hatched from a swan's egg!' (from 'The Ugly Duckling') This collection brings together some of Hans Christian Andersen's most popular fairy tales - including 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'Thumbelina' - in a celebration of one of the world's most widely recognised children's authors

Ганс Кристиан Андерсен (1805-1875) родился в Оденсе, в семье сапожника. Его ранняя жизнь была несчастной, но он был усыновлен покровителем и стал автором коротких рассказов, романистом и драматургом, хотя по-прежнему наиболее известен своими волшебными сказками, которые были опубликованы между 1835 и 1872 годами • На протяжении 150 лет его рассказы восхищают как взрослых, так и детей. Наполненные беззаботной причудой в сочетании со зрелой мудростью, они очаровательны, как никогда. В этом сборнике представлены все 154 сказки Андерсена • Книга на английском языке • Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he was adopted by a patron and became a short-story writer, novelist and playwright, though he remains best-known for his magical fairy tales which were published between 1835 and 1872

Once upon a time fairy tales weren't meant just for children, and neither is Angela Carter's Book Of Fairy Tales. This stunning collection contains lyrical tales, bloody tales and hilariously funny and ripely bawdy stories from countries all around the world - from the Arctic to Asia - and no dippy princesses or soppy fairies. Instead, we have pretty maids and old crones; crafty women and bad girls; enchantresses and midwives; rascal aunts and odd sisters • This fabulous celebration of strong minds, low cunning, black arts and dirty tricks could only have been collected by the unique and much-missed Angela Carter. Illustrated throughout with original woodcuts

Сборник "Волшебные сказки" - завораживающая коллекция из 30 сказок и волшебных историй, пересказанных Энид Брайтон. Эти традиционные сказки идеально подходят как для чтения вслух малышам, так и для самостоятельного чтения детям постарше • Книга на английском языке • Hold on to your lucky charms and delve into this bewitching collection of 30 fairy tales and magic stories, retold by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! • Watch out for cats in boots, three bears who live in the woods and strange unicorns in this magical collection of short stories by Enid Blyton. From lost slippers and fairy curses to imps without names and a dragon called Mr Wumble, there's fairy magic brewing. Who will live happily ever after? • These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone

Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along with an array of equally colourful characters and captivating plots • Although largely unknown in the West, the 70-plus stories in this volume are just as beguiling as the more familiar Grimms' Fairy Tales or Arabian Nights. They were collected in the early 20th century by Richard Wilhelm and first translated into English by Frederick H Martens. This beautifully produced revised and edited new edition includes updated notes which not only provide background on the tales, but also offer a fascinating insight into ancient Chinese folk lore and culture • These are stories to return to time and time again