Hans Christian Andersen by Paul Binding
A new account of the brilliant and prolific Danish writer whose works captivated readers across Europe
`Both a novelist and probably our most distinguished writer on Scandinavian literature and culture, Binding has produced his best work to date in this study, and I recommend it to all who are interested in the creative process, the Nordic imagination and Anderson himself’—Amanda Craig, Literary Review -- Amanda Craig * Literary Review *
`Binding, as a scholar of English and Scandinavian literature, is uniquely placed to set Anderson’s work in its wider context.’—Juliet Townsend, The Spectator -- Juliet Townsend * The Spectator *
'Binding has a deep insight'—Suzi Feay, The Guardian -- Suzi Feay * The Guardian *
"A satisfyingly interior portrait [built] around close readings of Andersen’s immense body of work."—New Yorker * New Yorker *
`His study offers detailed commentaries on his subject’s novels, travel writings and autobiographies alongside the more familiar stories, in a sustained attempt to reclaim Anderson’s work for grown-ups.’—Dinah Birch, TLS -- Dinah Birch * TLS *
`Binding, as a scholar of English and Scandinavian literature, is uniquely placed to set Anderson’s work in its wider context.’—Juliet Townsend, The Spectator -- Juliet Townsend * The Spectator *
'Binding has a deep insight'—Suzi Feay, The Guardian -- Suzi Feay * The Guardian *
"A satisfyingly interior portrait [built] around close readings of Andersen’s immense body of work."—New Yorker * New Yorker *
`His study offers detailed commentaries on his subject’s novels, travel writings and autobiographies alongside the more familiar stories, in a sustained attempt to reclaim Anderson’s work for grown-ups.’—Dinah Birch, TLS -- Dinah Birch * TLS *
Paul Binding is a leading British literary critic and novelist and a renowned expert in Scandinavian literature. Among his books are studies of Ibsen, Lorca, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Eudora Welty. He lives in Shropshire, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300169232 |
| ISBN 10 | 030016923X |
| Title | Hans Christian Andersen |
| Author | Paul Binding |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2014-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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