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Andersen

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An·der·sen  (ndr-sn), Hans Christian 1805-1875.
Danish writer known for his fairy tales, including "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Ugly Duckling."
Andersen [ˈændəsən]
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(Biographies / Andersen, Hans Christian (1805-1875) M, Danish, WRITING: fairy-tale author) Hans Christian. 1805-75, Danish author of fairy tales, including
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Noun1.AndersenAndersen - a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)
Hans Christian Andersen


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The winged fairies of Grimm and Andersen have brought more happiness to childish hearts than all other human creations.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
Hans Andersen, the fairy king, dreamed his sweet fancies beneath their sloping roofs.
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome, Jerome K. View in context
Nay, like the `Ugly Duck' of my friend Hans Andersen, he be no duck thought at all, but a big swan thought that sail nobly on big wings, when the time come for him to try them.
Dracula by Stoker, Bram View in context
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