The Snow Queen
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The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen
A Little Clothbound Classic bringing together Hans Christian Andersen's most cherished Christmas tales in one timeless edition.
Step into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen with this collection of timeless Christmas tales, capturing both the magic and melancholy of the season. This selection brings together Andersen's most beloved works, from the magical journey of The Snow Queen to the heart-breaking The Little Match Girl, and the tender reflections on the passage of time in The Fir Tree. Together these stories show how Andersen transformed the traditional fairy tale with his unique ability to blend exuberant whimsy and profound insight.
Series: Little Clothbound Classics
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241779156
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 November 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Tiina Nunnally
- Translated by Tiina Nunnally
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 114.0mm
Height: 167.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Hans Christian Andersen (Author) Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805 - August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his fairy tales. Among his best-known stories are The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling and The Red Shoes. During Andersen's lifetime he was feted by royalty and acclaimed for having brought joy to children across Europe. His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages and continue to be published in millions of copies all over the world. Tiina Nunnally (Translator) Tiina Nunnally is an award-winning translator (from Danish, Norwegian and Swedish) and novelist. She was awarded the prestigious PEN Translation Prize in 2001 for her translation of the third volume of Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter, and her translations of Hans Christian Andersen and Tove Ditlevsen for Penguin Classics have been widely praised.
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