This collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen was recently translated by Tiina Nunnally from the original Danish texts. I was thrilled to finally reread some of my childhood favourites such as Thumbelina and the Steadfast Tin Soldier undiluted by translations which strove to make them more "child friendly".
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
Fairy Tales
This collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen was recently translated by Tiina Nunnally from the original Danish texts. I was thrilled to finally reread some of my childhood favourites such as Thumbelina and the Steadfast Tin Soldier undiluted by translations which strove to make them more "child friendly".
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