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Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales: Slip-Cased Edition (Boxed Set)

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By Hans Christian Andersen, Heath Robinson (Illustrator), H. P. Paull (Translator)
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Description


Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales have entertained children and adults alike since he began publishing them in 1835.

Filled with a cavalcade of wonderful characters and enchanted objects - from elves and talking animals to bewitched shoes and toys - these magical stories contain messages that resonate beyond the realms of fantasy.

This beautiful slipcased treasury features 35 of his best known stories including 'Thumbelina', 'The Emperor's New Suit' and 'The Ugly Duckling', bound in faux cloth with foil stamping. These works are featured alongside the whimsical illustrations of Heath Robinson, which add intrigue and delight to this collectable edition.

ABOUT THE SERIES Arcturus Slipcased Classics are beautiful foil-stamped gift editions of classic works of literature, presented in a slipcase and decorated with delightful illustrations.

About the Author


Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a prolific Danish writer who is best known for his fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 100 different languages. His birthday, 2 April, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day each year and one of Copenhagen's most celebrated monuments, the statue of the Little Mermaid in the harbour, commemorates one of his best-known tales.Heath Robinson (1872-1944) was an English artist who was best known for his humorous drawings and his illustrations for Kipling, Shakespeare and many children's stories. His name entered the English language as early as 1912 and is still in use as a means to describe complex, ad hoc contraptions similar to those that featured in many of his cartoons

Product Details
ISBN: 9781788883238
ISBN-10: 1788883233
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Publication Date: November 1st, 2018
Pages: 384
Language: English