The Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales

Hans Christian Andersen, born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark, is esteemed for his contributions to children's literature. He emerged from modest beginnings to become one of the most cherished authors of fairy tales. Andersen's literary journey flourished when he published his first story, 'The Tallow Candle'. Despite initial hardships, he gained patronage that enabled him to receive a qualit...