{"product_id":"the-fairy-tales-of-hans-christian-andersen-illustrated-by-kay-nielsen-9781446500279","title":"The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen - Illustrated by Kay Nielsen","description":"Originally 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50850310848786,"sku":"9781446500279","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_33f74278-b210-4b75-8198-607cb77e399b.jpg?v=1737409894","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-fairy-tales-of-hans-christian-andersen-illustrated-by-kay-nielsen-9781446500279","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}