The Shoemaker's Son: The Life of Hans Christian Anderson

by Constance Buel Burnett

Book Overview

The Shoemaker's Son: The Life of Hans Christian Andersen is a biography of the famous Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, written by Constance Buel Burnett. The book explores the life of Andersen, from his humble beginnings as the son of a shoemaker in Odense, Denmark, to his rise to fame as one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. The book delves into Andersen's early struggles with poverty and loneliness, his difficult relationships with his family members, and his eventual success as a writer. It also explores his travels throughout Europe, his friendships with other famous authors and artists, and his personal struggles with love and sexuality.Throughout the book, Burnett provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Andersen, drawing on his personal letters, diaries, and other writings, as well as interviews with his friends and acquaintances. She also examines the cultural and historical context in which Andersen lived and worked, shedding light on the social and political issues of the time.Overall, The Shoemaker's Son is a fascinating and insightful biography of one of the most iconic figures in children's literature. It offers a rich and nuanced portrait of Andersen, his life, and his enduring legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116278864X
• ISBN13: 9781162788647
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"