{"product_id":"the-stories-of-hans-christian-andersen-a-new-translation-from-the-danish-paperback","title":"The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen: A New Translation from the Danish - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHans Christian Andersen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeffrey Frank\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDiana Crone Frank\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the bicentennial of Hans Christian Andersen's birth, this collection takes Andersen out of the nursery and places him squarely in the literary pantheon. While Andersen's tales continue to seize the imagination with their singular blend of simplicity, eccentricity, and charm, English-language readers have until now had to content themselves with inaccurate retellings and inadequate translations. Diana Crone Frank, a Danish novelist and linguist, and Jeffrey Frank, a novelist and editor at the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, offer a much-needed modern translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this collection are twenty-two tales that best represent Andersen's literary legacy, including such classics as \"The Little Mermaid,\" \"The Ugly Duckling,\" \"Thumbelisa,\" and \"The Emperor's New Clothes,\" as well as largely unfamiliar stories like \"By the Outermost Sea.\" Illuminating notes clarify references in the tales. And in an introductory essay, the Franks explore the writer and his times, placing the enigmatic and often bizarre figure of Andersen among his literary contemporaries, such as Charles Dickens and S ren Kierkegaard, with whom he crossed paths; and they bring to life Andersen's fascinating relationship with the United States. Illustrated with the delicate and beautiful drawings that accompanied the original Danish publication, \u003ci\u003eThe Stories of Hans Christian Andersen\u003c\/i\u003e will delight readers of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe translation of Andersen's tales by Diana Crone Frank and Jeffrey Frank is cause for real celebration. This edition is far superior to other collections.--Maria Tatar, author of \"Off with Their Heads! Fairy Tales and the Culture of Childhood\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiana Crone Frank has a Ph.D. in linguistics and is a producer for ABC News. Jeffrey Frank is a senior editor at the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eBad Publicity \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Columnist\u003c\/i\u003e. They live in Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 8.24 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130223136903,"sku":"9780822336938","price":31.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/67d6acfdbf2edcd7491fe30bc4e5599a.webp?v=1732609340","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-stories-of-hans-christian-andersen-a-new-translation-from-the-danish-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}