The Golden Boy: Tales 1861-1872

The worldwide fame of the great Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was brought by his tales, which combine romance and realism, fantasy and humor, satirical elements and irony. The relevance, humanism, democracy, and cheerfulness of these wonderful tales place their author among the outstanding writers of the 19th century. This volume includes Andersen's tales written during the period of 1861–1872.