[PAR] [TLE] Hans Christian Andersen [SEP] Hans Christian Andersen ( ; ] ), often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875), was a Danish author.  Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales.  Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called "eventyr" in Danish, express themes that transcend age and nationality. [PAR] [TLE] The Ice-Maiden [SEP] "The Ice-Maiden" ("Iisjomfruen", or "Isjomfruen" in contemporary Danish) is an 1861 fairy tale (short story) by the Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen.  The first English translation was published by King and Baird in 1863.
[PAR] [TLE] Hans Christian Andersen [ SEP ] Hans Christian Andersen ( ; ] ) , often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen ( 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875 ) , was a Danish author . Although a prolific writer of plays , travelogues , novels , and poems , Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales . Andersen 's popularity is not limited to children ; his stories , called " eventyr " in Danish , express themes that transcend age and nationality . [PAR] [TLE] The Ice - Maiden [ SEP ] " The Ice - Maiden " ( " Iisjomfruen " , or " Isjomfruen " in contemporary Danish ) is an 1861 fairy tale ( short story ) by the Danish writer , Hans Christian Andersen . The first English translation was published by King and Baird in 1863 .
When was the author of "The Ice Maiden" born?
When was the author of " The Ice Maiden " born ?
2 April 1805
2 April 1805