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Hans Christian Anderson

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 Steadfast Tin Soldier, 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 and inspired many other works

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When words fail, music speaks.
Everyman's life is a fairy tale written by God's fingers.
Just living is not enough, said the Butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.

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