Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.

—Hans Christian Andersen

About Hans Christian Andersen

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen ( AN-dər-sən; Danish: [ˈhænˀs ˈkʰʁestjæn ˈɑnɐsn̩, - ˈkʰʁæs-] ; 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish writer. A prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is also best remembered for his literary fairy tales.

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Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.