Henrik Ibsen

** "Hans Christian Andersen" by Edmund Gosse is a story showcasing the life of the famous Danish author, looking at both his writing and how he grew into the person he became. The book starts with Andersen's modest upbringing in Denmark, painting a picture of his family and the world he came from. It pinpoints the times when Andersen's dreams of creating stories began, highlighting his exposure to the arts and literature. The book works to show both Andersen's goals and the difficulties he had to overcome as he got started as a writer. It offers a base for understanding his accomplishments in literature later on. **