![]() To this end, Andersen utilized the simple premise and structure of the fairy tale to transform his own theories regarding human nature into allegories, written in a conversational language that young audiences can both understand and enjoy. ![]() His works revitalized and expanded the fairy tale genre-which had previously been dependent on the oral tradition-by merging the traditional folk tale with the more sophisticated literary tale. In all, Andersen composed more than 150 fairy tales, primarily between 18, publishing his stories in various collected volumes, such as Eventyr, fortalte for Børn (1835) and Danish Fairy Legends and Tales (1846). Known for such stories as "The Little Mermaid," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Ugly Duckling," he expanded the scope of the fairy tale genre by creating original stories drawn from a wealth of classic folklore, imagination, and his own personal experiences. ![]() INTRODUCTIONĪlthough he wrote in many literary genres, including novels, poems, plays, and travelogues, Andersen will forever be remembered as one of the foremost writers of fairy tales in the history of world literature. For further information on his life and works, see CLR, Volume 6. ![]() The following entry presents an overview of Andersen's career through 2005. (Also wrote under the pseudonym Villiam Christian Walter) Danish novelist, travel writer, autobiographer, playwright, poet, folklorist, editor, and author of fairy tales. ![]()
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