Hans Christian Andersen 1805-1875

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Hans Christian Andersen 1805-1875
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• Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2nd,
  1805 in Odense, Denmark.
• His father was a shoemaker and his mother was a
  washwoman for wealthy families.

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Hans Childhood house in Odense.
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His Early Years

• His family took him to a play when he was 7, and
  he knew he wanted to write and work in the
  theatre.
• He was not a successful actor or writer at first.

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• Hans Christian Andersen became very well known
  for his fairy tales. He became known as the
  greatest writer in Denmark.

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HIS WELL KNOWN FAIRY TALES

• The Little Mermaid
• The Emperors New Clothes
• The Snow Queen
• The Ugly Duckling
• The Princess and the Pea

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Stories with Emotion

• His stories are known for their emotion.
• The Emperors New Clothes makes us laugh at
  the foolish emperor.
• The Little Mermaid makes us cry for her
  lost love.

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In Denmark there are countless monuments to this
famous storyteller and roads named after him. He
is always depicted with a book in his hand.
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He has achieved immortality through his wonderful
tales

• Hans Christian Andersen died on August 4th 1875.
• The highest honours in Denmark have been bestowed
  upon him.

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Andersens Stories Well Study

• The Little Match Girl
• The Steadfast Tin Soldier

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• Although Hans Christian Andersen was not
  successful at first, he has become one of the
  best loved writers of childrens fairy tales in
  the world.