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Hans Christian Andersen
AuthorBooks · Second hand1805-1875
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales.
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Birth
1805
Death
1875
First book
1827
Years writing
48
Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense in 1805 and is world-renowned for his unforgettable fairy tales.
Before establishing himself as a writer, he worked as a weaver's apprentice and a tailor's assistant.
At 14, he moved to Copenhagen with the dream of becoming an actor at the Royal Danish Theatre.
Beyond his literary work, Andersen was a talented papercut artist.
His most famous works, such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling, have been translated into countless languages.