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The Little Mermaid
- Author
- H. C. Andersen
- Narrator
- Nneka Okoye
- Publisher
- SAGA Egmont
- Publish Date
- 6 April 2023
- Run Time
- 51 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In the beloved fairy tale ´The Little Mermaid´, Hans Christian Andersen beautifully depicts a mermaid princess' tranquil but tragic life under the sea. Curious about humans, the princess daringly ventures above the surface and finds herself drawn to a human prince.
However, being unable to do anything about her growing love for the prince, she eventually seeks help from a mystical sea witch, who changes her life forever - but at what cost?
A story which uncovers themes such as unrequited love and alienation, ´The Little Mermaid´ is the ideal read for fans of Guillermo del Toro's ´The Shape of Water´.
A live-action remake featuring Halle Bailey is set to release in 2023.
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Details
- Author
- H. C. Andersen
- Narrator
- Nneka Okoye
- Duration
- 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 April 2023
- ISBN
- 9788728533895
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- SAGA Egmont
- Genre
- Classic fiction, Magical realism, Fairy and Folk tales, Narrative theme: Love & relationships
Synopsis
How much are you willing to sacrifice in the name of love? In the beloved fairy tale ´The Little Mermaid´, Hans Christian Andersen beautifully depicts a mermaid princess' tranquil but tragic life under the sea. Curious about humans, the princess daringly ventures above the surface and finds herself drawn to a human prince.However, being unable to do anything about her growing love for the prince, she eventually seeks help from a mystical sea witch, who changes her life forever - but at what cost?A story which uncovers themes such as unrequited love and alienation, ´The Little Mermaid´ is the ideal read for fans of Guillermo del Toro's ´The Shape of Water´. A live-action remake featuring Halle Bailey is set to release in 2023. -
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