Hans Christian Andersen, for one, was a Danish author who is best known for his fairy tales. He was born in Odense, Denmark in 1805 and died in 1875. His most famous works include 'The Little Mermaid, ' 'The Ugly Duckling, ' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes.' He is remembered as one of the most important literary figures of the 19th century and his works have been translated into more than 150 languages. The answer to the crossword puzzle is 'DANE, ' which is a reference to his nationality.