The True Story of My Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161479591)

""The True Story of My Life"" is an autobiographical work by Hans Christian Andersen, the famous Danish author of fairy tales. In this book, Andersen recounts the major events and experiences of his life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a poor shoemaker to his rise to literary fame and international acclaim. The book offers a fascinating insight into the mind and life of one of the most beloved storytellers of all time, including his struggles with poverty and rejection, his travels throughout Europe, and his friendships with other notable figures of the day. Throughout the book, Andersen's distinctive voice and style shine through, as he shares his unique perspective on the world and his own place in it. ""The True Story of My Life"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this literary icon.All was sunshine--all was spring! The vine hung in long trails from tree to tree; never since have I seen Italy so beautiful. I sailed on Lago Maggiore; ascended the cathedral of Milan; passed several days in Genoa, and made from thence a journey, rich in the beauties of nature, along the shore to Carrara. I had seen statues in Paris, but my eyes were closed to them; in Florence, before the Venus de Medici, it was for the first time as if scales fell from my eyes; a new world of art disclosed itself before me; that was the first fruit of my journey. Here it was that I first learned to understand the beauty of form--the spirit which reveals itself in form. The life of the people--nature-- all was new to me; and yet as strangely familiar as if I were come to a home where I had lived in my childhood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hans Christian Andersen
ISBN-10: 1161479597
ISBN-13: 9781161479591
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d