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Lesson 3: The Literary Fairy Tale

The Literary Fairy Tale


Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we will take a close look at the literary fairy tales written by Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen is perhaps the most "classical" writer of literary fairy tales. The literary fairy tale he created is considered a category of fantasy literature that participates equally in the oral fairy tale traditions of pre-modern Europe and in modern literary tradition and imagination.

Lesson Objectives

In this lesson you will:

  • Engage the key works of Hans Christian Andersen.
  • Examine a critique of Andersen's work.
  • Learn biographical information about Hans Christian Andersen.
  • Explore the Hans Christian Andersen Web site.
  • Look for patterns in Andersen's life and work.

Lesson Readings & Activities

By the end of this lesson, make sure you have completed the readings and activities found in the Lesson 3 Course Schedule.


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