Though Hans Christian Andersen considered himself a serious novelist and dramatist, he is best known for his fairy tales, which include such classics as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling”, “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,” and “The Red Shoes.” By and large, these are morality tales, informed by the Danish author’s Christian beliefs. But as Saul Jay Singer notes, Andersen’s work was also influenced by his encounters with Jewish life in Denmark: Welcome to Mosaic Create a free account to continue reading and you'll get two months of unlimited access to the best in Jewish thought, culture, and politics [Register] [Already...
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