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Hans Christian Andersen

Introduction

This lesson provides a general introduction to Hans Christian Andersen as a writer. ”The Nightingale” allows us to explore Romantic ideas about art and nature. ”The Shadow” reveals a darker side of Romanticism that often surprises readers who consider Andersen a writer of children’s stories.

Lecture

 

1. Hans Christian Andersen (5:15 min)	2. Andersen's Legacy (7:22 min)	3. "The Nightingale" (7:26 min)
4. "The Shadow" (9:37 min)

Readings

• Andersen's "The Nightingale"
• Andersen's "The Shadow" in The Shadow and Other Tales

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