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1Andersen's Fairy Tales

By Hans Christian Andersen

A collection of eighteen fairy tales - some popular, some lesser known - by famous Danish author H.C. Andersen. (Summary by Gesine)

"H. C. Andersen opfattes af de fleste mennesker først og fremmest som en børnebogsforfatter. Det er samtidig meget typisk for hans eventyr, at fortællingerne også rummer passager, der taler til den voksne læsers forståelse. Derfor kan såvel børn som voksne have glæde af at opleve - eller genopleve - historierne. Samlingen her indeholder både kendte og mindre kendte eventyr og rummer et lille udsnit af H. C. Andersens mangfoldige forfatterskab." Summary by Kristoffer Hunsdahl

3Andersens Sproken en vertellingen

By Hans Christian Andersen

Sprookjes van Hans Christiaan Andersen, naverteld door Simon Jacob Andriessen. Deze verzameling bevat een aantal overbekende sprookjes, zoals <i>Het lelijke jonge eendje</i> en <i>De prinses op de erwt</i>, maar ook veel minder bekende vertellingen.<BR>Laat u voorlezen door Librivox vrijwilligers. Van een aantal sprookjes zijn twee versies aanwezig, voor de beroemde Librivox "Choice of Voice".<BR><BR>Recording in Dutch of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen.

These are 25 fairy tales written by Hans Christian Andersen - A collection of something for everyone - the very popular stories, the less well-known stories and favorites, that both children and grownups can enjoy.<br>(Summary by Neeru Iyer)

Angelehnt an dänische, deutsche und griechische Sagen und historische Begebenheiten, dem Volksglauben verbunden und inspiriert von literarischen Strömungen seiner Zeit, schuf Andersen die bedeutsamsten Kunstmärchen des Biedermeier. Andersens Märchen sind nicht nur zeitlos; sie gehören mittlerweile zur Weltliteratur. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, les frères Grimm : autant d’auteurs d’exception dont les contes et autres histoires ont captivé des générations d’enfants, petits et grands. Dans le premier volume de cette collection d’histoires et de contes préférés des enfants, vous découvrirez (ou redécrouvrirez) vingt de ces récits, tantôt très populaires, tantôt moins connus. Ouvrez toutes grandes vos oreilles, et laissez-vous transporter ! <br/>(Description par ani poirier)

This project features four longer stories by Hans Christian Andersen.<br>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. They have inspired motion pictures, plays, ballets, and animated films. ( Summary from Wikipedia )

A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's works. He is a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales. (Summary by Kristingj)

A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's works. He is a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales. (Summary by Kristingj)

A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's works. He is a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales. (Summary by Kristingj)

11Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales

By Hans Christian Andersen

Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden -- The Butterfly -- The Psyche -- The Snail and the Rose-tree<br><br>The Ice-Maiden: Written toward the end of Hans Christian Andersen's career, "The Ice-Maiden" is the story of Rudy, a boy who's mother died in the ice of the mountains while he survives, saved by the kiss of the Ice-Maiden. The Ice-Maiden, jealous that the boy she claimed has escaped her embrace, pursues him through the rest of his life.<br><br>The Butterfly: A butterfly searches for the perfect flower to be his bride.<br><br>The Psyche: An artist creates a sculpture of a beautiful woman, to whom he confesses his love and is scorned.<br><br>The Snail and the Rose-Tree: A Snail and a Rose-Tree have a discussion about the meaning of their lives, and play them out. (Summary by ElleyKat)

12Andersen's Fairy Tales (Version 2)

By Hans Christian Andersen

A small collection of some of H.C. Andersen's fairy tales -- including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Red Shoes, The Naughty Boy and fifteen others. (Summary by Halle Kill)

A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's works. He is a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales. (Summary by Kristingj)

14Little Mermaid

By Hans Christian Andersen

The Little Mermaid" (Danish: Den lille havfrue, literally: "the little sea lady") is a very well known fairy tale by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince. The tale was first published in 1837 and has been adapted to various media including musical theatre and animated film. But this tale is not the Disney version, all cleaned up and made pretty. This is the way Andersen wrote it. The Little Mermaid is indeed at the happy wedding of her beloved prince, but she is not the bride. And then she becomes a big bubble. Curious? Listen and find out what happens. - Summary by Wikipedia and Phil Chenevert

15Little Match Girl

By Hans Christian Andersen

This is a recording of seven immortal and delightful fairy tales written by Hans Christian Andersen. The Little Match Girl is of course the first, followed by The Swineherd, The Real Princess, The Leap Frog, The Elderbush, The Bell and finally, The Old House. They cover a wide range of topics but all demonstrate the storytelling genius of the prolific Danish author who gave us so many memorable and cherished tales.

16Emperor's New Clothes

By Hans Christian Andersen

This is a collection of a few of my personal favorite stories by Hans Christian Andersen that I most loved as a child and still enjoy as an adult. The Emperor's New Clothes was funny from my earliest years because even then I could see that it poked fun at adults and their silly pretensions; The Ugly Duckling I think, was enjoyable because the bullied little one turned out so well and it had a happy ending although I thought even as a child that the protagonist should have gone back and brought those mean barnyard fowl down a peg or two. Little Tiny or Thumbellina is just a sweet story with adventure thrown in and The Brave Little Tin Soldier was and is a tribute to bravery and steadfastness. The last story, There Is No Doubt About It ! was so obviously silly and fun even to a young child and frankly, I just love the way the animals talk in this story. (summary by the reader)

A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's works. He is a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales. - Summary by Kristingj

18Fabeloj

By Hans Christian Andersen

This is a book which includes five short classic stories by Hans Christian Andersen. These have been translated into Esperanto, with effort made to keep the translation true to the original text. The five stories contained in this book are : La brava stansoldato (The brave tin soldier) ; Rakonto pri patrino (The story of a mother) ; La fajroŝtalo (The tinderbox) ; La princino sur pizo (The princess and the pea) ; La knabineto kun la alumetoj (The little match-seller). The book also includes an introduction, written by the translator, on the subject of Hans Christian Andersen himself. (Summary by Rosslyn Carlyle)

This is a collection of fairy tales and stories by Hans Christian Andersen, selected and read by students from Hunter College High School. Enjoy! :) Summary by faith9p.

A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's works. He is a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales. Summary by Kristingj.

La edición popular que en 1881 recopiló toda la obra de Andersen con el titulo de AVENTURAS E HISTORIAS, lleva al final unas notas autobiográficas, escritas en los años 62 y 74. Ya en 1862 reunió Andersen, en el mismo orden con que fueron escritos y vieron la luz,.todos sus cuentos, ilustrados por el malogrado B. Pedersen. La mayor parte de los publicados en este tomo pertenecen a las AVENTURAS recopiladas en el 62, y como hemos dicho,<br><br>Ilustradas principalmente por Pedersen. Summary by C. S. de Tejada.

This is a 1910 edition of the Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. This volume is nicely mixed, containing both the most famous tales as well as some which are not quite as well-known. The translation is adapted for American readership and in some ways brings a new facet to some of the stories. Listeners may want to have a look at the online text for its beautiful colour illustrations. - Summary by Carolin

23Παραμύθια Δανικά, εκ των του Ανδερσεν

By Hans Christian Andersen

Άντερσεν<br> γλυκιά μελαγχολία, συγκίνηση και ειλικρίνεια, είναι τα χαρακτηριστικά των παραμυθιών του.<br> Οι κυριότεροι ήρωες του είναι φτωχοί και αδικημένοι άνθρωποι,<br> που όμως έχουν ασυνήθιστα ψυχικά χαρίσματα, ευγένεια, ταλέντο, μεγαλοψυχία.<br> Γι' αυτό τα παιδιά γοητεύονται ακόμα και σήμερα.<br>

24Satuja ja tarinoita I

By Hans Christian Andersen

Kokoelma H. C. Andersenin satuja. Suomentanut Maila Talvio. Kokoelman julkaisi WSOY vuonna 1914. (Yhteenveto: Tuomas Lebedeff)

This collection of fairy tales include many that you may never have heard of. Published in 1884, Andersen obviously enjoyed putting many unique stories in it that he found fun to tell and listen to but which may not have been known to his growing audience of children and people. The short life of Hans Christian Anderson that starts the book will be included in this recording, even though it was written by the editor and not by Anderson. - Summary by phil chenevert

26Andersens Märchen Ergänzungsband

By Hans Christian Andersen

Um das Jahr 1860 herum veranstaltete Andersen eine deutsche Ausgabe seiner Märchen und Geschichten, die 112 derselben umfaßte, die viele Jahre in Deutschland als Gesamtausgabe galt. Aber erst im Jahre 1872 schrieb er sein letztes Märchen, so daß ihr die Märchen der letzten zwölf Jahre fehlen, sowie einige Märchen, die nicht mit aufgenommen waren. Zu der sogenannten Gesamtausgabe ist daher dieser Ergänzungsband, der die fehlenden 44 Märchen und Geschichten enthält, hinzugetreten. Dies ist also die einzige deutsche Gesamtausgabe, wenn man von seinen gesammelten Werken absieht, so daß allen Freunden Andersens endlich Gelegenheit gegeben ist, seine Hauptschöpfung im ganzen Umfange kennen zu lernen. An Kinder allein ist dabei nicht gedacht. Es gehört zu den Grundirrtümern über Andersen, daß man glaubt, er habe seine Märchen nur für Kinder geschrieben. Nur bis zum Jahre 1845 trugen seine kleinen Märchenhefte im Titel den Zusatz: »Für Kinder erzählt,« von der Zeit an nannte er die Erzählungen kurzweg: Märchen und Geschichten. Andersen selbst spricht sich über diesen Punkt aus: »Die Kinder interessieren sich mehr für das, was ich Staffage nennen will, die Erwachsenen mehr für die zugrunde liegenden Ideen.« (aus der Einleitung) <a href="https://librivox.org/marchen-by-hans-christian-andersen/">Märchen von Hans Christian Andersen bei LibriVox</a>