The Little Mermaid (Esprios Classics) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798211691087)

"The Little Mermaid" is a literary fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a human soul. The tale was first published in 1837 as part of a collection of fairy tales for children. The original story has been a subject of multiple analyses by scholars such as Jacob B ggild and Pernille Heegaard as well as the folklorist Maria Tatar. These analyses cover various aspects of the story from interpreting the themes to discussing why Andersen chose to write a tragic story with a happy ending. It has been adapted to various media, including musical theatre, anime, ballet, opera, and film. There is also a statue portraying the mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the story was written and first published.

Author: Hans Christian Andersen
ISBN-13: 9798211691087
Publisher: Blurb
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2026
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d