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Title: The True Story of My Life: A Sketch

Note: 1847 Edition.

Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Eric Eldred; Juliet Sutherland,the Project
Manager--a DP text
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Summary: "The True Story of My Life: A Sketch" by Hans Christian Andersen is an autobiographical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides insights into Andersen's formative years, detailing his humble beginnings in Odense, Denmark, and chronicling his journey from childhood poverty to the pursuit of a career in literature and theater. At the start of the narrative, Andersen reflects on his childhood experiences, emphasizing the love and support of his parents amidst their struggles. He recalls vivid memories of his upbringing, including the division of labor in his family, the impact of his father's dreams and disappointments, and the influence of his surroundings on his developing imagination. He describes various episodes from his youth that shaped his identity, such as his early fascination with storytelling, his interactions with the local community, and the pivotal moments that ignited his desire to become a writer and performer. The opening sets the tone for a heartfelt exploration of the influences that shaped Andersen's artistic sensibilities and personal convictions, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most cherished storytellers in literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875

Translator: Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham), 1799-1888

EBook No.: 7007

Published: Dec 1, 2004

Downloads: 366

Language: English

Subject: Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875

Subject: Authors, Danish -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The True Story of My Life: A Sketch

Note: 1847 Edition.

Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Eric Eldred; Juliet Sutherland,the Project
Manager--a DP text
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The True Story of My Life: A Sketch" by Hans Christian Andersen is an autobiographical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides insights into Andersen's formative years, detailing his humble beginnings in Odense, Denmark, and chronicling his journey from childhood poverty to the pursuit of a career in literature and theater. At the start of the narrative, Andersen reflects on his childhood experiences, emphasizing the love and support of his parents amidst their struggles. He recalls vivid memories of his upbringing, including the division of labor in his family, the impact of his father's dreams and disappointments, and the influence of his surroundings on his developing imagination. He describes various episodes from his youth that shaped his identity, such as his early fascination with storytelling, his interactions with the local community, and the pivotal moments that ignited his desire to become a writer and performer. The opening sets the tone for a heartfelt exploration of the influences that shaped Andersen's artistic sensibilities and personal convictions, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most cherished storytellers in literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875

Translator: Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham), 1799-1888

EBook No.: 7007

Published: Dec 1, 2004

Downloads: 366

Language: English

Subject: Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875

Subject: Authors, Danish -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.