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.
Barry Lopez Barry Holstun Lopez (born January 6, 1945) is an American author, essayist, and fiction writer whose work is known for its humanitarian and environmental concerns. He won the National Book Award for Nonfiction for "Arctic Dreams" (1986) and his "Of Wolves and Men" (1978) was a National Book Award finalist.