The Little Mermaid

Summary

After saving a prince from drowning, a mermaid princess embraces a life of extreme self-sacrifice to win his love and gain an immortal soul. Over a century after its first publication, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid persists as one of the world’s most enduring works of fantasy for children. This edition showcases the world-famous translation of H. B. Paull. Also included are notes with pronunciations and definitions of some words that may be unfamiliar to grade school listeners.

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