The Conception of the World in Hans Christian Andersen՚s Fairy Tales

Abstract

The present study aims to highlight some themes, directions and ethical aspects revealed by Andersen’s fairy tales, the conception of the world, our existence and its meaning. Andersen is a romantic who sees childhood as a pure, but fleeting and sometimes tragic age. Some critics spoke of metaphysical themes and his desire to draw the ideal of humanity but they also offer us a pretext for analysis and meditation.

Keywords

• life
• themes
• motives
• morality
• andersen's fairy tales