Which author wrote The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, and The Snow Queen?

• A. Herman Melville
• B. Charles Dickens
• C. Hans Christian Andersen
• D. Mark Twain

Answer: (C)

These stories come from one writer famous for turning everyday feelings and magical elements into enduring fairy tales. The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, and The Snow Queen are among his best-known works, originally written in Danish and published as part of his fairy-tale collections. They embody his distinctive blend of wonder, transformation, and emotional depth—like a misfit duckling growing into a graceful swan, a mermaid who longs for a human life and makes sacrifices for love, and a girl and a friend who endure danger to stay true to their bond. The author behind these timeless tales is Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish writer whose fairy tales became classics in children’s literature. The other writers listed are known for different novels and did not write these particular stories.