The True Story Of My Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162710952)

""The True Story of My Life"" is an autobiography written by the famous Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The book details Andersen's life from his humble beginnings as a poor shoemaker's son to his rise as one of the most celebrated writers of fairy tales in history. Andersen shares his struggles and triumphs, including his difficult childhood, his early attempts at writing, and his eventual success as a published author. The book also delves into Andersen's personal life, including his friendships, romances, and travels throughout Europe. Throughout the book, Andersen's unique voice and storytelling ability shine through, making this a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in the life of one of the world's most beloved authors.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: 1162710950
ISBN-13: 9781162710952
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.31d