Hans Christian Andersen’s Most Beloved Fairy Tales speaks to Andersen's genius. From emperors without clothes, to ugly ducklings, the beloved tales collected here have a timeless resonance and surprising depth, reflecting the childlike joy of Andersen's life. 

A Dane born over 200 years ago, Andersen always tackled humane subjects: compassion ("The Little Match Girl"); hypocrisy ("The Emperor's New Clothes"); and the necessity of hope ("The Ugly Duckling").

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN (1805–75) was a Danish author best known for his universally recognized children’s fairy tales which have been translated into hundreds of languages. He also wrote plays, novels, poems and travel essays.