Which of the Danes is known all over the world? Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, famous for Shakespeare's tragedy, and Hans Christian Andersen, famous for his fairy tales, the best of which fulfill the most important hope of every person — the hope of happiness.Andersen's fairy tales are an integral part of both the children's and adult world. Everyone knows their heroes — the little girl Gerda, who was not afraid of the Snow Queen, and the gentle Eliza, ready for any feats, just to disenchant her swan brothers, the touching Thumbelina and the persistent tin soldier... In Andersen's amazing world, everything breathes magical life: even ordinary things talk at night, make up and quarrel, strive for love and happiness... This book is a complete collection of fairy tales by the world—famous Danish storyteller, illustrated with the best illustrations of the XIX-XX centuries and paintings by famous artists. It includes more than 70 fairy tales and many rare illustrations from second-hand editions of Andersen's fairy tales. This is a gift edition in a rich design: in a puffy hardcover made of genuine leather.