Read this detailed account of Andersen's life, which describes his childhood, young adult life and college years. With a partial list of works.

Provides a profile on Hans Christian Andersen, plus an e-text of his fairy tales, such as "The Snow Queen," "The Emperor s New Clothes," and "The Fir Tree."

Read about the life the Danish writer, best known for fairy tales such as "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Mermaid."

Browse a photo gallery detailing this Danish author's life. Includes a list of his works.

Read a detailed analysis of the career of Danish author Andersen, whose fairy tales are complex and multidimesional.

Read the complete texts of stories written by Andersen including "The Tinder Box," "Thumbelina," and "The Nightingale."

Biography summarizes his childhood and analyzes his writing style. Learn about Andersen's home, later turned into a museum.

Browse through the collection of tales from Hans Christian Andersen and find favorites like "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Ugly Duckling."