Hans Christian Andersen Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by Rie Cramer & L. A. in White

This collection, The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen contains thirtytwo of Hans Christians most wellloved tales, and is illustrated by the charming plates and black and white line drawings of Rie Cramer and L.A. Govey. The stories include The Princess and the Pea The Tinder Box The Ugly Duckling The Little MatchGirl The Snow Queen Thumbelina The Little Mermaid The Nightingale The Fir Tree The Emperors New Clothes, and many more. Hans Christian Andersen (1805 1875) was a Danish poet and author celebrated for his childrens stories but perhaps best known for his fables and fairy tales meant for both adults and children. They were frequently written in a colloquial style, using idioms and spoke language in a manner previously unseen in Danish literature. Though simple at first glance, Andersens stories often convey sophisticated moral teachings, in equal measure heartbreaking and heartwarming. His stories are presented alongside the illustrations of Rie Cramer and L. A. Govey, so that both the artwork and the text, may be better appreciated. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens literature a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, childrens stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors. | Hans Christian Andersen Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by Rie Cramer & L. A. in White