The Little Mermaid: Tales 1835-1848

The world fame of the great Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) came from his fairy tales, which combine romance and realism, fantasy and humor, satirical beginnings and irony. The relevance, humanism, democratic spirit, and cheerfulness of these wonderful tales place their author among the outstanding writers of the 19th century. This volume includes Andersen's tales written during the period of 1835–1848.