Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen
Fairy Tales cover
Good Books rating 4.42
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  • ID: 1620
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-11
  • Formats: 8
  • Reviews: 3
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Paperback • £9.99–£16.99 Hardback • £15.00–£25.00
Reviews
Chain Interaction · 2017-09-11
insightful 4.00

The reviewer sees how Andersen's stories have inspired many modern tales and appreciates the flow of themes into contemporary storytelling. They find the collection thought-provoking and insightful.

The reviewer reflects on how Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales have inspired countless other stories and how their themes continue to resonate in modern storytelling. They find the collection to be thought-provoking, noting how Andersen's work delves into universal themes that remain relevant today. The reviewer also appreciates the insightful way Andersen blends magical elements with deeper, often poignant, messages.

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    Yes, I can see how Hans Christian Andersen inspired a lot of other stories and how the themes flowed through to our modern day stories.

    Andersen's tales are not just for children; they offer layers of meaning that can be appreciated by readers of all ages.

    The collection is a treasure trove of stories that continue to inspire and provoke thought.

My Life as a Rinnagade · 2016-11-01
delightful 4.75

Andersen's stories are charming and full of rich language and imagery. The reviewer appreciates the messages and purposes within the tales without feeling moralistic.

The reviewer finds Andersen's stories to be charming and full of rich language and imagery, making them a delight to read. They appreciate that the tales convey messages and purposes without coming across as moralistic, allowing readers to enjoy the stories while also reflecting on their deeper meanings. The reviewer highlights the timeless appeal of Andersen's work, which continues to captivate readers with its blend of whimsy and wisdom.

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    Andersen's stories are charming, full of message and purpose without being 'moralistic'.

    His language is so rich and full of imagery you can almost see the scenes playing out in front of you.

    The tales convey messages and purposes without coming across as moralistic, allowing readers to enjoy the stories while also reflecting on their deeper meanings.

Little Hearts Big Love · 2015-11-10
charming 4.50

The book is beautifully presented with a charming cover, and the stories are well-balanced in length and depth. The tales are engaging and timeless, appealing to both children and adults.

The reviewer was immediately struck by the book's beautiful presentation, noting the pretty purple cover and silvery lettering. They appreciated that the stories were fairly equal in length, making it easy to pick up and read one at a time. The tales themselves are described as timeless and engaging, with a mix of whimsy and deeper themes that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. The reviewer highlights the enduring appeal of Andersen's stories, which continue to captivate readers across generations.

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    The hardback book is beautifully presented – with a pretty purple cover and silvery lettering and decoration.

    The stories are fairly equal in length, which is great for dipping in and out of.

    Andersen's tales are timeless and engaging, appealing to both children and adults.

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