Hans Christian Andersen

Danish Fairy Tale Author

Hans Christian Andersen is not known as an artist, composer, or band that produced albums such as "Pasáček Vepřů" or "Národní Umělkyně Růžena Nasková Vypravuje Pohádky." Instead, Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a renowned Danish author and poet, most famous for his fairy tales. His body of work includes stories that have become classics worldwide, such as "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Emperor's New Clothes." Andersen's fairy tales have been translated into numerous languages and are integral to Western children's literature. His influence extends into the performing arts where his stories have been adapted into plays, ballets, and films.