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Title: 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.
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