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Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author best remembered for his fairy tales, which comprise 156 stories published across nine volumes.

Andersen's fairy tales are a staple in the Western cultural imagination, having been translated into over one hundred languages and spawned beloved animated and live-action films. Andersen's most notable stories include "The Little Mermaid," "The Princess and the Pea," "Thumbelina," and "The Ugly Duckling."

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