Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Complete Fairy Tales | - | Hans Christian Andersen | Buy |
| 2 | Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales Second Series | 1955 | Hans Christian Andersen | Buy |
| 3 | Seven Tales | 1959 | Hans Christian Andersen | Buy |
| 4 | The Classic Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen | 1982 | Hans Christian Andersen | Buy |
| 5 | Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales | 2016 | Hans Christian Andersen | Buy |
These collections gather Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales into single volumes, making it easier to explore his work without tracking down individual stories. The Complete Fairy Tales is the most comprehensive option, while smaller collections like Seven Tales (1959) offer a curated introduction to his writing.
Various publishers have issued Andersen collections over the years, each with different selections and illustrations. Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales Second Series (1955) and the 2016 edition of Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales are among the many options available for readers looking to own his stories in book form.