About “The Little Mermaid”
"The Little Mermaid" is a fairy tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It was first published in 1837 as part of a collection of stories for children. The tale centers on a young mermaid princess who longs to become human. To achieve this, she sacrifices her life as a mermaid and endures great suffering in hopes of gaining a human soul. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and longing. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1837
- Latest edition
- 1993 · ISBN 0721441866
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The little mermaid. | 1993 | 0721441866 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Little Mermaid | 1837 | — | Buy on Amazon |
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