Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales: Twenty Tales Illustrated by Harry Clarke

by Hans Christian Andersen, Harry Clarke (Illustrator)

Overview

This classic collection of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, illustrated by Harry Clarke, was first published in 1916. This modern version includes reproductions of Harry Clarke's stunning work, taken from the unique collection at the National Gallery of Ireland. Including timeless and essential tales such as The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina and The Snow Queen, this is a wonderful read for people of all ages and a gorgeous addition to anyone's collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780717156597
Publisher:	Gill Books
Publication date:	09/16/2011
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was born in the quiet provincial town of Odense in Denmark. As a boy, he was fascinated by stories and would often go to listen to the old women in the workhouse telling the traditional tales that had been handed down over the years by word of mouth.
Although now best known for his stained glass work, Harry Clarke (1889-1931) first found fame as a book illustrator. His edition of The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen was followed by illustrated editions of Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination, The Years at the Spring, Charles Perrault's Fairy Tales of Perrault, and Goethe's Faust.

Date of Birth:

April 2, 1805

Date of Death:

August 4, 1875

Place of Birth:

Odense, Denmark

Place of Death:

Copenhagen, Denmark