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International Children's Book Day Highlight on Hans Christian Andersen
The piece notes International Children's Book Day on April 2, celebrating Hans Christian Andersen born in Odense Denmark 1805. It sketches his life from a washwoman mother to a famed storyteller, early failed acting attempts, patronage, and international honors. It cites his view that fairy tales suit all ages and recalls quirky habits and tragic love rejections.
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