How many books did Hans Christian Andersen write in total?

Hans Christian Andersen wrote more than 150 stories, including a significant number of Fairy Tales. While the exact count of his works can vary depending on how one categorizes them, he is best known for around 40 major fairy tales, such as "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Princess and the Pea." Overall, his body of work includes novels, poems, and travelogues in addition to these tales.