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Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen and Disney: The Tale of Two Different Mermaids

Posted on September 6, 2017

by Mirha Girt University of Wisconsin–Madison Disney’s recreation of Hans Christian Andersen’s stories, like “The Little Mermaid,” altered their meanings and changed Andersen’s portrayal of women, in particular. Disney’s versions—lighter and often with a happy …

Posted in Essay, Non-FictionTagged Hans Christian Andersen, Little Mermaid, Mirha Girt

Dangerous Women, or Obedient Vessels?

Posted on September 6, 2016

By Linnea Rock University of Wisconsin–Madison Amidst the entirety of entertainment available and loved today, it is relieving to discover thought-provoking content occasionally exists. Using modern forms of entertainment is a great way to criticize …

Posted in Essay, Non-FictionTagged Hans Christian Andersen, Linnea Rock, The Swineherd

Inchelina’s Bildung Journey

Posted on November 18, 2015

By Linnea Rock University of Wisconsin–Madison A story of adventure and development with sorrows, triumphs, and love, along with magical qualities, dire situations, and complex characters is perhaps one of the most entertaining types of …

Posted in Essay, Non-FictionTagged Hans Christian Andersen, Inchelina, Linnea Rock

Fearing Change: An Analysis of Andersen’s “The Year’s Story”

Posted on November 18, 2015

By Adam Rieder University of Wisconsin–Madison Societies inherently possess many problems. These problems can range from hierarchical issues to problems concerning collective action. In many of his tales, Andersen is critical of these very issues. …

Posted in Essay, Non-FictionTagged Adam Rieder, Hans Christian Andersen, The Year's Story

An Analysis of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness

Posted on October 12, 2014

By Mattias Schmidt University of Wisconsin–Madison What is Romanticism? This is a question that many people believe they are more than capable of answering. In truth, though, Romanticism is not an easily defined literary movement. …

Posted in Essay, Non-FictionTagged An Analysis of Beauty Truth and Goodness, Beauty Truth and Goodness, Hans Christian Andersen, Mattias Schmidt, Romanticism

Desirable or Disturbing? An Analysis of The Sandman

Posted on May 1, 2014

By Kayta Gruneberg University of Wisconsin–Madison The Sandman is a mythical character, popular in Central and Northern European folklore, who brings sleep by sprinkling magical sand onto the eyes of children. The tale of the …

Posted in Essay, Non-FictionTagged Desirable or Disturbing?, fairy tales, Folklore, Hans Christian Andersen, Kayta Gruneberg, The Sandman

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