No surprise then, that Denmark is marking the bicentenary of its most famous son in grand style with the government and private firms footing a $40 million bill for a year-long event.

• 作为丹麦最著名的人物，难怪安徒生200周年诞辰排场会如此巨大：政府和私营公司出资四千万美元，整个庆典活动将持续一年。