Trivia: Which Hans Christian Andersen tale is considered autobiographical?
Jack and the Beanstalk
Hansel and Gretel
The Gingerbread Man
The Ugly Duckling
The correct answer is The Ugly Duckling
So why is this answer correct? : Born in humble circumstances and often mocked for his gangly, unattractive features as a boy, Andersen used his literary talent to climb the social ranks, eventually rubbing elbows with nobility. This rise mirrors the plot of “The Ugly Duckling,” something the author acknowledges. Andersen even titled one of his autobiographies “The Fairy-Tale of My Life.”