Hans Christian Andersen looked upon his own life story as a fairy-tale and emphasized how strange it was, that from the humble circumstances of his birth and childhood, he rose to the pinnacle of fame.
The brilliance of his life has not faded.
His fairy-tales are known among all races of mankind, and from all corners of the earth people find their way to Hans Christian Andersen's House, where they are able to visualize the story of his life.
A biographical work on Hans Christian Andersen is rich and varied, and a picture of his brilliant career as presented in this book throws the characteristics of his personality into relief.
This book is a general survey and summarizes the story of the life of this world-famous writer.

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