The Improvisatore by Hans Christian Andersen

It is believed, many of Andersen’s tales carry in them an autobiographic element. The world around the character is often cold and cruel. Andersen’s tales are full of emotions and heartbreaking ordeals his characters go through before settling in a happily ever after. These included the famous The Princess on the Pea (1835), Thumbelina (1835), The Steadfast Tin Soldier (1838), The Snow Queen (1844), The Darning Needle (1845), The Little Match Girl (1845), and The Shirt Collar (1848). Some of his most defining tales were written between 18. Other than his cherished fairy tales some of his more surviving contributions to Danish literature include an autobiography and travelogues.įairy tales were Andersen’s forte. The success encouraged Andersen’s literary carrier and he wrote five more novels which unfortunately did not do well since Hans was a better playwright than a novelist. Travelling through Italy in 1833 and his own life inspired The Improvisatore (1835), Andersen’s first novel to obtain international acclaim.

His first poem The Dying Child was published in the Copenhagen Post a year before his graduation. After seven tough years at school, Andersen graduated from university in 1828. This is probably why his writing style was simplistic with everyday spoken language. However, Andersen never proved to be a good student and was weak at spelling and writing well. Although he was not able to make it to the Royal Theatre without references, Jonas Collins, a director of The Royal Theatre supported him by arranging a scholarship to obtain basic education. Three years later, Hans left for Copenhagen with an ambition to join the Royal Theatre and become a stage artist. Andersen’s father died when he was eleven.

The Improvisatore by Hans Christian Andersen