H. C. Andersens værker - eventyr, bind 1

by Hans Christian Andersen

* Den standhaftige tinsoldat
* Boghveden
* Den lille havfrue
* Den uartige dreng
* Paradisets have
* Gåseurten
* Den grimme ælling
* Storkene
* Englen
* Lykkens kalosker
* Hyrdinden og skorstensfejeren
* Fyrtøjet

Genres: Classics, Fairy Tales, Fiction, Fantasy, Short Stories, Childrens, Audiobook

202 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1919

About the author

Hans Christian Andersen (often referred to in Scandinavia as H.C. Andersen) was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories — called eventyr, or "fairy-tales" — express themes that transcend age and nationality.

Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. Some of his most famous fairy tales include "The Little Mermaid", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Nightingale", "The Emperor's New Clothes" and many more. His stories have inspired plays, ballets, and both live-action and animated films.

Reviews

[Alex Roan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was fantastic, specifically when I became old enough to understand the words. It's a bit grim, gory, and has dark humor, therefore, if you don't like those kinds of fairy tails, this book is NOT for you...

[Tra-Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only give this tiny hardcover edition 4 stars for the plain, colorless illustrations; there are so many gorgeous editions nowadays that I can't give this one full marks just for being old (even though mine smells wonderful and has a handwritten note from a Danish grandmother). But the stories themselves are 5 stars.

Here are the stories included: The Tinder Box, Little Claus and Big Claus, The Princess and the Pea, Little Ida's Flowers, Thumbelina, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Staunch Tin Soldier, The Flying Trunk, Willie Winkie, The Swineherd, The Nightingale, The Top and the Ball, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Red Shoes, The Little Match-Seller, and Simple Simon.

Now, if you are wondering how complete the collection is, Hans Christian Andersen published all of 168 fairy tales! (You can see them here: http://hca.gilead.org.il/#list )

This volume contains a good blend of the most famous stories and some popularly unknown ones. I was in complete agreement with the fact that the most famous ones are famous -- except for The Princess and the Pea, which is only two tiny pages long and ends, "There, that's something like a story, isn't it?" almost as if in confession of how much it sucks. The Snow Queen was my favorite as a child, illustrated by Michael Hague, and it probably always will be (although The Little Mermaid is lovely).

I enjoyed the strong Christian morality in many of the stories, despite being atheist myself. It lends charm and a sense of purity. The punishment in The Red Shoes is enjoyably gruesome, and The Little Match-Seller is bittersweet.

Such short stories don't require rich descriptions and explorations of characters' inner thoughts, yet Andersen gives them anyway, which is part of what elevates these fairy tales above mere fables. Combined with the clear plot points and morals, the minutely detailed, yet almost stream-of-consciousness, storytelling helps keep these tales magical and enduring.

[Jolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains two Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales. "The Snow Queen" story is labeled as starting with the "Seventh Story" and begins with Kay trapped at the Snow Queen's palace with a heart of ice and glass in his eye but no knowledge of either nor any way of escape. The Snow Queen then leaves him alone at the palace and the story unfolds. "The Little Match Girl" story is the traditional story, I believe, of a little girl losing her shoes and selling no matches on a freezing cold day/night and then sitting down against a wall to light the matches until they are gone.

I struggled with how to rate this book. Both stories are told well and I like the illustrations. They are cheerful drawings nicely spaced throughout the stories that keep interest going as the reader travels through the paragraphs of words. Unfortunately "The Little Match Girl" story is just so depressing and always makes me cry. I just don't find the thought of watching a little girl freeze to death to be an uplifting story. I know that fairy tales traditionally did not always (or maybe often?) have happy endings but happy endings are what I want and "The Little Match Girl" just does not fit the bill. "The Snow Queen" fits the bill since Kay does make it home safely so that pulled the rating up for the book. I just can't imagine most parents choosing to read a story about a child freezing to death to their kids as standard bedtime fare.

[Jessica]

Eighteen tales:

• The Emperor's New Clothes
• The Swineherd
• The Princess and the Pea
• The Shoes of Fortune
• The Fir Tree
• The Snow Queen
• The Leap-Frog
• The Elderbush
• The Bell
• The Old House
• The Happy Family
• The Story of a Mother
• The False Collar
• The Shadow
• The Little Match
• The Dream of Little Tuk
• The Naughty Boy
• The Red Shoes

[Mackenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An author whose stories everyone should have on their shelf. Full of fun and inspiration.

[Corinne Morier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why isn't this book more well-known?? The only bad thing about this book is that there aren't illustrations on every single page!

This is a collection of fifteen princess stories, accompanied by manga style illustrations. OHMYGOD THESE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE GORGEOUS YOU GUYS. BUY THIS BOOK JUST FOR THE ILLUSTRATIONS BECAUSE THEY ARE AMAZING.



The fifteen stories in this book are all well-loved, classic tales that probably everyone has read a billion times. Me included. Y'all know I love fairy tales. Since these tales are so well-known, I'll just give a one-sentence reaction to reading some of these (because some of these were different versions from the ones I'd read).

Story #1: Beauty and the Beast

In which Beauty's father is really stupid, Beauty falls in love with her literal dream guy, and Beast commits suicide because Beauty won't love him.

[Rachna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know why it's titled fairy tales with stories such as the Little Match Girl that talks of poverty and pathos.
There are some stories that have a moral like The Shoes of Fortune that gives many examples of how people wished for greener pastures only to find it worse than their present state.
Some have a religious connotation like The Red Shoes that espouses humility and faith in God.
Some, like the Naughty Boy, are just because.

Not something you'd read to the child unless you want to invest in lots of therapy.

[Hal Brodsky · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is a simplicity of story telling that is at times pleasant, but it becomes tiring. "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" is the gem of this collection. A toy tin soldier falls in love with a one legged toy ballerina and then is abused like Job for the remainder of the story. Its one of the darndest things I've ever read and I am glad no one read it to me as a child.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hadn't actually read some of these famous stories so I figured I might as well get around to it. I have to say some of these are pretty weird and unexpected. Also this collection had like 3 famous stories and a bunch of weird ones but props to them for switching it up.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read many of these stories, if not all, when I was a kid. Overall, these are entertaining fairy tales that add to one's imagination. It was good to re-read these and remove it from my Kindle to free up space.

💥 Recommended.
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[Margareth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow...Hans Christian Anderson really the King of Fairy Tales.
I never forget the story of Thumbellina, Snow Queen, Sleeping beauty...

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hans Christian Anderson writes beautiful stories. Those stories are also tragically sad and depressing. I'm glad I read them, but I probably won't read them again.

[Reese · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really good. I could never really get bored with it because every four pages or so was a different story. These stories were definitely memorable and will stick with me.

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great free edition

These are a wonderful compilation of the classic fairy tales. It contains all the stories you could ever need from HC Anderson.

[Léa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Prépas scientifiques concours 2020 : l’enfance (pas la bonne édition...)

[Lisa Wall · Rating 4 out of 5]

A timeless classic, worth rereading