The Little Mermaid - The Golden Age of Illustration Series

A timeless tale of transformation and sacrifice, The Little Mermaid invites readers to rediscover one of Hans Christian Andersen's most enduring stories.

Beneath the waves of an underwater kingdom, a young mermaid dreams of the human world above the sea. Fascinated by its beauty and mystery, she treasures relics salvaged from shipwrecks, longing for a life beyond the ocean's depths. When she rescues a young prince from drowning, her curiosity deepens into love, and she makes a perilous bargain to walk among humans. In exchange for her voice and the safety of her former life, the mermaid embraces a life of silence and uncertainty, unaware of the full cost her of her sacrifice.

This deluxe volume gathers a stunning collection of illustrations from masters of the Golden Age, including Arthur Rackham, W. Heath Robinson, Harry Clarke, and Honor Appleton, and more. Atmospheric and deeply moving, this edition is an essential keepsake for collectors of fairy tales and lovers of classic illustrated literature.

Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Pook Press
Published: 11/06/2012
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9781447463177

About the Author
Andersen, Hans Christian: - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish writer best remembered for his fairy tale collections. His work is popular around the world and has been adapted many times for the stage and screen. The author of over 150 stories, his most celebrated tales include 'Thumbelina' (1835), 'The Little Mermaid' (1837), and 'The Snow Queen' (1844).