At a time when children's stories were formal, moral and didactic, Hans Christian Andersen revolutionized the genre, giving an anarchic twist to traditional folklore and creating a huge number of utterly original stories that sprang directly from his imagination. From the exuberant early stories such as "The Emperor's New Clothes", though poignant masterpieces such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling", to the darker, more subversive later tales written for adults, the stories included here are endlessly ...
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At a time when children's stories were formal, moral and didactic, Hans Christian Andersen revolutionized the genre, giving an anarchic twist to traditional folklore and creating a huge number of utterly original stories that sprang directly from his imagination. From the exuberant early stories such as "The Emperor's New Clothes", though poignant masterpieces such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling", to the darker, more subversive later tales written for adults, the stories included here are endlessly experimental, both humorous and irreverent, sorrowful and strange. This book will bring these magical tales to life for readers of any age.
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Add this copy of Fairy Tales to cart. $10.86, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by TBS The Book Service Ltd.
Add this copy of Fairy Tales to cart. $19.71, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by TBS The Book Service Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Fairy Tales to cart. $20.22, very good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by TBS The Book Service Ltd.
Add this copy of Fairy Tales to cart. $21.49, very good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by TBS The Book Service Ltd.
Add this copy of Fairy Tales From Hans Christian Andersen (1986) to cart. $24.95, very good condition, Sold by R. Siedlecki Vintage Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Roswell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Lamboll House.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. [1986] Hardcover and dustjacket. Red binding, gilt lettering on spine, illustrated by Dugald Stewart Walker: 12 colored illustrations (actually colored plates), 20 black and white illustrations, 267 pages. Includes one spectacular black and white illustration following last paginated page. Condition of hardcover: Minor bump to top cover extremity (and very faint, almost not noticeable bumps to two corners), edges lightly age toned, else overall Near Fine. Free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a previous cigarette or cigar smoker. Gilt on spine is Fine. Text is clear and very readable. Illustrations are clear and vivid. Dustjacket: Minor shelf wear; two light impressions from tight shelving; else overall Near Fine. Protected in Mylar cover. Here are many of the fine and best-loved fairy tales by master storyteller Hans Andersen: The Mermaid, The Flying Trunk, The Red Shoes, The Snow Queen, What the Moon Saw, and others. This is one of the preferred editions published in London. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.