Andersen's Fairy Tales Author:Hans Christian Andersen Translated by Pat S.Iverson, who wrote the fine Afterword in this book that Andersen's as a storytelller ranks as one of the greatest literary geniuses the world has ever known. The 47 tales in this collection transport the reader, Adult and children alike, into a magical world of kings, princesses, farm lads, mermaids and even the devils grand... more »mother. And often we are shocked into" recognizing a human truth," within the tale. B&W illustr.« less
Fairy tales are essential to childhood. They are imagination that whispers to us, takes us on journeys, and connects us to others. They also are about as gentle a way of exposing a child to the horrors of this world, as there is.