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www.notablebiographies.com
Encyclopedia of World Biography

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In 1835 Hans Christian Andersen published his first novel, Improvisatore, based on his own life. This was a great success in Denmark, England and Germany. He later published five (5) more novels which failed almost completely. Many of his poems are still a part of Danish Literature. Some of his most popular children's stories: The Princess and the Pea; The Ugly Duckling; Thumbelina; The Little Mermaid; and The Emperor's New Clothes.. There were several books of compiled fairy tales.

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Hans Christian Andersen was born, raised and died in Denmark. He was an only child to a father who was a shoemaker and a mother who washed other people's clothes. He had a very poor upbringing. He was famous as a novelist, dramatist and poet, but his fairy tales are his greatest contribution to world literature. He was a confirmed bachelor who enjoyed socializing with the rich and famous. One of his very close friends was Charles Dickens.

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Prometheus Hall of Fame

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University of Copenhagen

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Born:  April 2, 1805
Died: August 4, 1875