Introduction to such Hans Christian Andersen tales as "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Emperor's New Clothes. Examination of their author and the romantic period in which they were written, as well as their historical, philosophical, and literary context. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 12), 324C, European Studies 347 (Topic 14), 347E, German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies 341E. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.