Among the most beloved fairy tales in literature, the stories of Hans Christian Andersen have been delighting children and adults for generations. Their simplicity, humor, imaginative power and universality have made them classics all over the world.
Reset in large, easy-to-read type, these stories invite youngsters to enter a magieal kingdom of fable, fantasy and adventure. Adults, too, will find mueh of interest here, for the stories often contain elements only fully appreeiated by older readers.In short, as Andersen himself insisted, these tales were written for all ages. Gathered together in this inexpensive volume they represent hours of enjoyable entertainment in the company of one of the world"s great storytellers. Six delightful illustrations by Harriet Golden enhance the text.