{"product_id":"the-fairy-tales-of-hans-christian-andersen-illustrated-by-kay-nielsen-hardcover","title":"The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen - Illustrated by Kay Nielsen - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1924, this collection The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen is illustrated with the magnificent Art Nouveau colour illustrations of Kay Nielsen. It was a project that took Nielsen twelve years to complete, and his illustrations perfectly capture the other-worldly spirit of Andersen's subject matter. It includes such well-known and loved tales as 'The Snow Queen', 'The Real Princess', 'The Hardy Tin Soldier' and 'The Nightingale.' Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish poet and author celebrated for his children's stories but perhaps best known for his fables and fairy tales - meant for both adults and children. They were frequently written in a colloquial style, using idioms and spoken language in a manner previously unseen in Danish literature. Though simple at first glance, the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen often convey sophisticated moral teachings; in equal measure heart-breaking and heart-warming. Kay Nielsen (1886-1957) was a Danish illustrator of the golden age of illustration. He was influenced by Japanese art and the Swedish folklore - becoming a crucial participant in the Art Nouveaux movement. His art is characterised by long, swooping lines, open spaces and a certain macabre, yet ephemeral quality. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Andersen's masterful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101661303007,"sku":"9781446500279","price":66.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ellQR1dwcm50SGxndzFUWWJmeG9sdz09.webp?v=1781071925","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-fairy-tales-of-hans-christian-andersen-illustrated-by-kay-nielsen-hardcover","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}