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Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales, a literary genre he so mastered that he himself has become as mythical as the tales he wrote. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories — called eventyrs, or "fantastic tales" — express themes that transcend age and nationality.

This collection of 40 fairy tales contains well-known favorites from authors like the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Oscar Wilde, Charles Perrault, Madame de Beaumont, and Joseph Jacobs.

A collection of eighteen fairy tales - some popular, some lesser known - by famous Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: http://www.adfreesounds.com for our Premium, 10 Hour Sounds

Hans Christian Andersen (often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen; April 2, 1805 - August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet. 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, or "fairy-tales" - express themes that transcend age and nationality.

My life is a giant crap pile with a cherry thrown on top. I'm an immortal woman cursed to kill people with just a glance. And now I've been kidnapped by three mouthwateringly sexy gargoyles, who I'm pretty sure want me dead. But it gets better...While I'm trying to make the best of being a prisoner, guarded by yummy eye-candy, I'm also being dragged on a dangerous mission...I think I'm not just risking my life this time, I'm risking my heart. And that's one thing that even monsters fear.

A selection of wonderful Christmas fairy tales by the beloved author Hans Christian Andersen to enjoy in the cozy winter evenings. Let one of the best-known children’s authors of all time carry you away into a magical world with his masterful storytelling. Nearly two centuries after they were first published, Andersen's stories remain as tales of good and evil, love and loss, and loyalty in the face of great hardships.

First published as "Den Grimme Ælling” in 1843, The Ugly Duckling is one of the best-known and well-loved fairy tales of the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. An unusual looking young duck is bullied by the other barnyard inhabitants and wanders the world trying to find where he can fit in. This collection also includes The Naughty Boy, The Leaping Match and Sunshine Stories.

Jump into the magical land of fairy tale royalty! Princesses have been featured in great stories for hundreds of years, and have inspired films, Broadway shows, and even theme park attractions. Classic Princess Fairy Tales features some of these tales, including Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and more!

Hans Christian Andersen est un conteur et poète danois, célèbre pour ses nouvelles et ses "contes de fées". Voici réunis ses 56 contes pour enfants les plus célèbres, notamment : "L'Aiguille à repriser", "Les Amours d'un faux", "Les Aventures du chardon", "La Bergère et le ramoneur", "Le Bisaïeul", "Le Bonhomme de neige", "Bonne humeur", "Le Briquet ".

Das beliebteste Winter-Märchen überhaupt erzählt von den vielen Abenteuern, die die kleine Gerda auf der Suche nach ihrem von der Schneekönigin entführten Freund Kay erlebt. Als neue, mit vielen bekannten Stimmen besetzte Hörspiel-Version für die ganze Familie entfaltet die Version von Titania Medien Dank der dichten Atmosphäre ihren ganz eigenen Zauber nicht nur zur Winterzeit.

The Little Mermaid is a fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul.

Die 14 schönsten Geschichten für eine märchenhafte Weihnachtszeit. Bei Schnee und Sturm saßen die Menschen seit jeher gemeinsam am Feuer und vertrieben sich die Zeit mit Geschichten - vom Weihnachtsfest und seinen Märchen.

Cuando un molinero entrega a su joven hija en matrimonio a un desconocido forastero, esta tema por su vida. ¿Quién es realmente este forastero? Tras una horrible vivencia en el bosque, descubre una verdad mucho más macabra sobre su prometido que la llevará a desenmascararlo delante de todos sus conocidos.

The youngest daughter of the Sea King cannot wait to be old enough to go to the surface and see the world of humans. Her first visit there changes her life forever when she saves a prince from drowning, and comes to love him above all others. For the chance to win his love and gain an immortal soul, the little sea princess is willing to risk everything.... First published in 1837, Hans Christian Andersen’s haunting tale of love is brought to the English language in this unabridged edition, which has been translated directly from the original Danish into English.

Esta espectacular colección para niños contiene más de 30 ilustraciones para crear una mejor experiencia para usted y sus hijos.

Being Hades’s prisoner isn’t all it’s cracked up to be...It’s been longer than I can remember since I’ve seen sunlight, since I’ve felt a breeze...since I’ve been free. Imprisoned deep in the Underworld by an arrogant god, I’ve counted the minutes until my escape. But when I finally had the chance, I couldn’t go. Not without the man I’ve fallen in love with, my gargoyle guard. Who just happens to be technically dead. Now, we have another chance to escape, but the risks are vast. What’s more, I’ll need to learn to trust more men.

"Die 30 Besten Märchen der Brüder Grimm" haben sich bereits nach kurzer Zeit an die Spitze der Verkaufscharts im Bereich Märchen Hörbücher geschoben. Jetzt kommen die kleinen Fans der Serie auch in den Genuss der schönsten Märchen des dänischen Schriftstellers Hans Christian Andersen, die gleichermaßen für Kinder und für Erwachsene interessant sind. Es wurden die 30 besten Werke von ca. 160 Andersen Märchen für diese Sammlung ausgewählt und eingesprochen von sechs fantastischen, professionellen Sprechern.

The Little Mermaid, as adapted by Hans Christian Andersen, is a long tale with a complex plot which was first published in 1836. It tells the story of a young mermaid who ascends to the surface on her 15th birthday, as is the custom. She happens upon a ship in the throes of a storm, and saves the life of a prince who was about to drown. She falls in love with him, vows to find him again and to love him forever. There are, however, different rules and fates that separate mermaids from people, and the little mermaid undergoes many trials because of the choice she made.

In Der Tannenbaum von Hans Christian Andersen träumt ein kleiner Baum davon, das Leben der großen Tannen zu führen: die Nester der Vögel in seinen Zweigen zu tragen, als stolzer Schiffsmast die Welt zu bereisen oder – sein größter Wunsch – als prachtvoll geschmückter Weihnachtsbaum von allen bewundert zu werden. Doch als sein Traum wahr wird, erkennt er schmerzlich, wie vergänglich der Glanz ist und dass er die stillen Freuden seiner Jugend nicht zu schätzen wusste. Ein poetisches Märchen über die Bedeutung des Augenblicks und das verpasste Glück in der Suche nach Größe.

I tredje bind i Martine-serien, Brænd dine skibe, følger handlingen Martines voksne søn Janus, som sammen med sin barndomsven Thue har beslutte sig at immigrere til Canada. De to unge mænd prøver lykken, men livet som immigrant er slidsomt. Heldigvis støder Janus og Thue på en række særegne personager, som de slår sig sammen med i jagten på eventyr og lykke i det store, nye land. Karen Aabye (1904-1982) var en dansk forfatter og journalist. Karen Aaby debuterede i 1939 med romanen Der er langt til Paris.