Happy 205th Birthday, Hans Christian Andersen!

Hans Christian Andersen, born on April 2nd, 1805, was Denmark's most famous author. His fairy tales are among the most widely read works in world literature. His stories of make-believe have enchanted young readers around the world for generations.

Ingwersen, Niels. "Andersen, Hans Christian." World Book Online InfoFinder. World Book, 2010. Web. 2 April 2010.