Hans Christian Andersen: A Timeless Beacon of Storytelling

Alina Zhang
2 min readJan 27, 2024
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Hans Christian Andersen’s tales have long been a treasure to mankind, weaving magic into the fabric of our childhoods. I vividly recall my mother reading “The Little Match Girl” to me as a child. This story, my favorite bedtime tale, was my earliest memory of sorrows. I just can’t believe that the kind impoverished girl, dying alone in the harsh dark winter.

His personal life is cool as well. His affections, encompassing both men and women, 200 years ago.

Andersen was productive. He wrote 152 fairy tales! Among these, my personal top five are:

1. “The Ugly Duckling”

2. “The Little Match Girl”

3. “The Emperor’s New Clothes”

4. “The Little Mermaid”

5. “The Princess and the Pea”

In a manner akin to Alexander Bell’s influence in his field, Andersen stands as a lighthouse in my career aspirations. He is a role model for me, a guiding star in the realms of writing and content creation.

Anyway, just wanted to share some thoughts on this amazing storyteller. His stories are timeless, and they remind us how powerful and moving words can be. Hats off to Andersen!

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