Chapter 6: Students and Teachers Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)

Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Denmark, into a lower-class family. His father was a cobbler and his mother was a washerwoman. Poverty and disappointment characterized his early life. He failed as an actor and singer, but his fortune changed when he gained the patronage of the Danish king, Frederick VI. In 1835, Andersen published the novel The Improvisatore. Then followed fame for folktales, which, besides "The Emperor's New Clothes," include "The Ugly Duckling," "The Snow Queen," "The Red Shoes," and "The Little Mermaid." Author Links Hans Christian Andersen: Fairy Tales and Stories This comprehensive site includes information on Andersen and his work, hypertexts of his stories, an annotated series of links and many other features. Hans Christian Andersen This site features 21 photographs and illustrations of Andersen.

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