As a boy, he was teased for his appearance and high-pitched voice, which often made him feel isolated, and he later wrote a story about a boy named Hans who gets made fun of as a child. Some of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are autobiographical.Īccording to scholars, the tale of The Ugly Duckling reflects Andersen’s own feelings of alienation. Here are seven surprising facts about Andersen’s life and legacy that you won't find in the children's section of a bookstore. However, few people know much about the man behind these famous fairy tales-a man who endured many hardships and, by some accounts, transformed his pain into art. Famed Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is recognized around the world for his beloved books, including The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Princess and the Pea, and many others.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |