Series by Hans Christian Andersen
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Buy on Amazon1838 · Hans Christian Andersen
"The Wild Swans" is a literary fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a princess who saves her 11 brothers from a spell…
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"The Galoshes of Fortune" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It features a set of time-traveling boots, which are believed to have…
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Buy on Amazon1839 · Hans Christian Andersen
"The Garden of Paradise" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published on 19 October 1839 by C. A. Reitzel in Copenhagen,…
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The Flying Trunk is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen, about a young man who owns a flying trunk that carries…
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Buy on Amazon1840 · Hans Christian Andersen
The Wicked Prince is a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1840. The story follows a prince who seeks to overthrow God…
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Buy on Amazon1841 · Hans Christian Andersen
"The Swineherd" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen first published on December 20, 1841, by C. A. Reitzel in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part…
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Buy on Amazon1843 · Hans Christian Andersen
"The Angel" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen. It was first published in 1843 as part of a collection titled New Fairy Tales. First Volume.…
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"The Nightingale" is a short story written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen and published in 1843. The story is set in imperial China and…
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Buy on Amazon1844 · Hans Christian Andersen
"The Snow Queen" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1844. It appeared in the collection New Fairy Tales. First…
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Buy on Amazon1845 · Hans Christian Andersen
"The Red Shoes" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen, first published on 7 April 1845 by C.A. Reitzel in Copenhagen. It appeared in the first…
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Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Hans Christian Andersen
Eleven brothers are transformed into swans by their evil stepmother. Their beautiful sister rescues them through a series of trials involving weaving…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Hans Christian Andersen written?
We list 38 books by Hans Christian Andersen across 2 series, published between 1835–1870 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Hans Christian Andersen's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “De vilde Svaner.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Hans Christian Andersen's books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.