Red Shoes

Author: Hans Christian Andersen

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A Christmas Greeting

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A Christmas Greeting is a collection of 13 short stories originally published in 1847. It includes The Old House, The Drop of Water, The Story of a Mother, The False Collar, The Shadow, The Old Street-Lamp, The Dream of Little Tuk, The Naughty Boy and The Two Neighboring Families.

Andersen wrote these stories after visiting one of the most endearing storytellers in the history of literature, Charles Dickens, for whom he had great respect. In fact, the two authors respected each other and respected each other as writers.

One of the elements present in many of his stories are the inanimate objects that come to life, together with his unquestionable narrative mastery, which was and still is capable of reaching the hearts and minds of his readers, regardless of generations, age, geographical location and social class.

Andersens Fairy Tales

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Although Andersen was a renowned author of novels, travel stories and plays, he is best known for his world-famous children's and fairy tales, such as The Emperor’s New Clothes, which have been translated into more than 120 languages over the years.

In this collection of classics we can find the following stories: The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Swineherd, The Real Princess, 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 Girl, The Dream Of Little Tuk, The Naughty Boy and The Red Shoes.

Immerse yourself in reading these great children's stories by one of the most popular writers of all time. Andersen's Fairy Tales are sure to evoke memories of your childhood, but they will also make you reflect with their lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity.

O.T. A Danish Romance

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This novel, written in 1836, is a coming-of-age story. It tells us about the life of Otto Thostrup who is a melancholic and somewhat gloomy man (like the story itself) who is greatly affected by his past.

We also have his best friend Wilhelm, in fact, at the beginning of the story Otto meets Wilhelm's family in Copenhagen, which makes him feel shy and out of place, which, interestingly, is how Andersen describes his feelings on his arrival in the city.

O.T. A Danish Romance was very well received in its time and will surely also appeal to many today, as it highlights themes such as nobility in people, and the difficulties that many suffer because of their conditions of birth. Undoubtedly, it is a very interesting book that allows us to make a social and moral study of the time.

Pictures of Sweden

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Pictures of Sweden was very popular at the time, it was written during the author's travels through the country in the 19th century, and combines documentary and descriptive accounts of his experiences during his stay in the country.

It provides an insight into the history of Sweden, its people and customs. It is worth mentioning that Andersen continued to publish other travelogues, such as Shadow Pictures of a Journey to the Harz and Swiss Saxony, due to its popularity. If you are passionate about reading and traveling, this book will surely be to your liking.

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The story is set in Switzerland, with its beautiful mountains, snowy fields and grassy valleys with streams and brooks. It is also inspired by a local legend about the Île de Peilz, a small island in Lake Geneva.

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