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The Little Mermaid and Other Tales

Author
Hans Christian Andersen
Series
Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
Language
English
Length
152 pages
ISBN
9781909438767
Published
15 October 2012
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Hans Christian Andersen
  • fairy tale
  • The Little Mermaid
  • children
  • magic
  • good and evil
  • family
  • society
  • social
  • heart-warming

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Description

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen is a story about a young mermaid who falls in love with a human prince and makes a deal with the sea witch to become human so she can be with him. However, as a human she experiences great pain and must give up her voice in order to walk on land. In the end, the prince marries someone else and the Little Mermaid dies, but is given a happy ending in heaven.

Author

Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories, including: The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling. During his lifetime he was acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide, and was feted by royalty. His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages.

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