Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish writer of the 19th century. His most notable work is his collection of fairy tales, published in several books from 1835 on. His most famous tales are "The Little Mermaid", "The Princess and the Pea", and "The Ugly Duckling".
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- Lifetime: 2 April 1805 • 4 August 1875
- Main genre: Children's literature
- Literary movement: Influenced by German Romanticism
- Mid-2026 popularity rank: 231 • Trending ▼
The 4th of August 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of his death.
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"Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."
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