Who is Hans Christian Andersen?
Hans Christian Andersen was the Danish author of many of the world’s most beloved fairy tales, including “The Princess and the Pea,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “The Little Mermaid.” Andersen also wrote novels, plays, travelogues, and poetry, although they are not as well known. While some of Andersen’s Fairy Tales are based on actual folktales, many are his own creations. Andersen’s birthday, 2 April, has become the International Children’s Book Day in honor of his contribution to the genre. Hans Christian Andersen was born in 1805 in Odense, Denmark. He was a very creative child who developed a love for literature at a young age. He was especially interested in theatre, and the work of Shakespeare above all, and he constructed an elaborate toy theatre and puppets with which he staged his favorite plays. When Hans Christian Anderson was 11 years old, his father died and he was obliged to earn his keep. He worked as an apprentice for a weaver, then for a tailor, and later took a j
