andersen, h. c

A biography of Hans Christian Andersen which relates events in the early part of his life with the inspiration for the stories which he later wrote.

Presents an illustrated life story of early nineteenth-century Danish children's poet and storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen, published on the bicentennial of his birth, and includes reproductions of Andersen's own paper cutouts and drawings.

Chronicles the life of Hans Christian Andersen in an easy-to-read format for children.

Follows the Children's Theatre Company as it produces an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Nightingale, " describing how the play is planned, designed, cast, and rehearsed for its opening.

Follows the life of the author of many well-known fairy tales, from his difficult youth in Denmark to his struggle to be recognized as a writer of plays, stories, and novels.

Presents an illustrated life story of early nineteenth-century Danish children's poet and storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen, published on the bicentennial of his birth, and includes reproductions of Andersen's own paper cutouts and drawings.

The tinderbox--The princess and the pea--The traveling companion--The little mermaid--The swineherd--(etc.).

Reveals that Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen was also a gifted artist whose paper cuttings, photographs of which are included here, were as innovative as his stories and gave great pleasure to the people around him.

A biography of the famous Danish writer of fairy tales, interspersed with excerpts from his stories.