Hans Christian Andersen
Famous author often misunderstood in literary circles for his eccentricities and social challenges.
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Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 4min
Fairy Tales are Autistic (Episode 09)
Hans Christian Andersen, famous author, was misunderstood due to his eccentricities and social challenges. His stories like The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid reflect feeling different and masking oneself to fit in, making them relatable to Autistic individuals. Other topics discussed include sensory sensitivity, special interests, direct communication, existential loneliness, and Andersen's troubled friendship with Charles Dickens.
