The work of the Danish writer of the 19th century (1805-1875), who entered the history of literature as a brilliant storyteller, is presented in the publication in full and in a translation as close as possible to the original. The chronological order of the work makes it possible to trace the development of the writer’s talent, to feel the charm of the amazing combination of romance and realism, fantasy and humor, faith in the triumph of the ideals of goodness and beauty. Volume I includes Andersen’s fairy tales, most of which are rightfully considered classics of world literature. p>