ANDERSEN, H.C. - DEN STORE EUROPÆER (The Great European).

Author: Kofoed, Niels
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Year Published: 1996
No. of pages: 94
Illustrations: 18 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 8”x 5”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 8778760070
Biblio/Bio: Bibl. Bio.
Code: 3932

Price: $39.50

Delving into the intriguing life of Danish author H.C. Andersen simultaneously involves investigating the world of Danish and European literature. An art lover, ardent reader, and theater enthusiast, Andersen fully participated in the high culture of Europe during the mid 1800s. This book reveals his thoughts and opinions on the works of various renowned authors such as Shakespeare, Goethe, Hegel, Novalis, Hoffmann, Dante, Balzac, Dickens, Brothers Grimm, Chekhov, Tolstoy, Lagerlöf, and Strindberg. An original approach to familiarizing oneself with the wealth of European literature through the eyes of a passionate enthusiast.