Andersen

Danish author known for his fairy tales.

H. C. Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author most famous for his fairy tales, such as 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Ugly Duckling'. He also wrote novels, poems, travelogues, and plays.

Pronunciation

/ˈændərsən/

Etymology

From Old Norse andersen, a patronymic surname derived from the given name Anders (meaning 'manly' or 'brave').

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

author Danish literature

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

The Little Mermaid The Ugly Duckling Thumbelina

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Danish literature 19th-century literature

Indexes

French author

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