Hans Christian Andersen ( 1805-1875) Was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues , novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children, his stories express themes that transcend age and nationality. Andersen's fairy tales, of which no fewer than 3381 works have been translated into more than 125 languages, therefore they are readily accessible to children and present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well . His most famous fairy tales include " The Emperor's New Clothe s ", " The Little Mermai d ," " The Nightingale ," " The Steadfast Tin Soldier ", " The Red Shoes ", " The Princess and the Pea ," " The Snow Queen ," " The Ugly Duckling ," and " The Little Match Girl ,". His stories have inspired ballets, plays, and animated and live-act
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