Hans Christian Andersen wrote literary fairy tales that range from comic and whimsical to bleak stories about loss, sacrifice and social exclusion. 'The Little Mermaid' follows a sea creature who gives up her voice and endures severe pain to pursue a human prince and an immortal soul, while 'The Snow Queen' sends Gerda on a long journey to rescue Kay. 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Match Girl' show Andersen moving between satire, transformation and tragedy. His stories are concise, symbolic and often darker than modern adaptations suggest. They fit classic fairy tales, children's literature and nineteenth-century European storytelling, with individual tales varying greatly in age suitability and tone. Read more Less
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