When was the author of "The Ice Maiden" born?
Hans Christian Andersen 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.
Carolyn Slaughter Carolyn Slaughter (born 7 January 1946) is a critically acclaimed English author now living in the United States. Her first novel "The Story of the Weasel" won the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize in 1977, given to authors under the age of 40.