
Hans Christian Andersen
(1805- 1875)
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called eventyr in Danish, express themes that transcend age and nationality.
Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. Some of his most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "Thumbelina", and many more.
His stories have inspired ballets, both animated and live-action films, and plays.
Related Songs
Composed | Title | Composer |
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Weihnachtslied (Op. 79 no.16) | Robert Schumann | |
Märzveilchen (Op. 40 no.1) | Robert Schumann | |
Muttertraum (Op. 40 no.2) | Robert Schumann | |
Der Soldat (Op. 40 no.3) | Robert Schumann | |
Der Spielmann (Op. 40 no.4) | Robert Schumann | |
Danse, danse dukke min! | Fini Henriques | |
To brune Øjne | Edvard Grieg | |
Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang (The Poet’s Heart) | Edvard Grieg | |
Jeg elsker Dig (I love you) | Edvard Grieg | |
Min Tanke er et mægtigt Fjeld (My heart is like a mountain steep) | Edvard Grieg | |
Soldaten (The Soldier) | Michael Finnissy | |
Sneedronningen (The Snow Queen) | Niels Gade | |
Studie efter Naturen (Nature Study) | Carl Nielsen |
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