Who was Hans Christian Andersen, what was he like, and how was he connected to the Danish royal family? Find out in this episode + hear an exclusive story from Icelandic lore that intertwines with Hans's life and is personally connected to podcast host, Natalie Guttormsson. 
The two articles references in this episode are as follows:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/10/charles-dickens-hans-christian-andersen-letters-correspondence-auction#:~:text=Guests%2C%20it%20is%20sometimes%20said,greatest%20writer%20of%20our%20time%E2%80%9D." target="_blank">Guardian Article</a> and the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-08-09-mn-254-story.html">LA Times Article</a>
 
Share your thoughts over on the website: <a href="//www.folkloreforum.org">www.folkloreforum.org </a>

Who was Hans Christian Andersen, what was he like, and how was he connected to the Danish royal family? Find out in this episode + hear an exclusive story from Icelandic lore that intertwines with Hans's life and is personally connected to podcast host, Natalie Guttormsson. The two articles references in this episode are as follows: Guardian Article and the LA Times Article Share your thoughts over on the website: www.folkloreforum.org

Who was Hans Christian Andersen, what was he like, and how was he connected to the Danish royal family? Find out in this episode + hear an exclusive story from Icelandic lore that intertwines with Hans's life and is personally connected to podcast host, Natalie Guttormsson.&nbsp;
The two articles references in this episode are as follows:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/10/charles-dickens-hans-christian-andersen-letters-correspondence-auction#:~:text=Guests%2C%20it%20is%20sometimes%20said,greatest%20writer%20of%20our%20time%E2%80%9D." rel="noopener noreferrer">Guardian Article</a> and the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-08-09-mn-254-story.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">LA Times Article</a>
 
Share your thoughts over on the website: <a href="//www.folkloreforum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.folkloreforum.org&nbsp;</a>

Hans Christian Andersen

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