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The Little Mermaid

Hans Christian Andersen
dan. Den lille Havfrue · 1837
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The Little Mermaid sacrificed her voice for the chance to become human and be with the prince.
  • In the original version of the tale, the Little Mermaid does not get a happy ending and turns into sea foam.
  • The tale explores themes of self-sacrifice, love, and the pursuit of the unattainable.
  • The Little Mermaid saves the prince during a shipwreck, but he does not know who his savior is.
  • The Little Mermaid receives a knife from the sea witch, with which she could kill the prince and return to the sea, but she refuses to do so.
The Little Mermaid
Date of publication: 28 June 2024
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Author: 
Hans Christian Andersen
Original title: dan. Den lille Havfrue · 1837
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