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The Disney scriptwriters. They took considerable liberties with the Andersen tale and toned down the sacrificial elements almost to a mere (Manhattan afternoon shadow from east to west) a little shadow, no real loss. The original was far more morbid and brooding, and more or less(as, depending on the version) the Mermaid character(Not called Ariel in the Andersen tale) either dies or is fairly seriously handicapped (she loses her voice) for defying the anti-Miscegeneation edict of Father Neptune. (or whatever they call the Sea-God, I would guess Neptune, Poseidon is the Greek variant (For example Poseidon Adventure, a disaster film) and Neptune is better known. The cartoon film had all kinds of typical Disney anti-religious flak- a Minister is shown as a leering sexually aroused dirty old man-in comparison the satire on nuns in Sleeping Beauty- identified withthe life forces of nature- rather than the probable originals Faith, Hope, and Charity, is benign. The costumes suggest religious habits sans crosses. This is not right!- Disney was always putting the knock on religion.
The original little mermaid story, by Hans Christian Anderson, was simply called "The Mermaid." This original version is in the public domain, so it can be legally read for free. Unlike the feel good version from Disney, the original story contains some horrific scenes and may not be suitable for small children.
See the related links below for sites that host the story.
In the original story she had no prename. this is a hint it is going to end tragically, like the Match Girl or the Boy who cried wolf-do not confuse with Peter and the Wolf which is a different story.
The Little Mermaid's name in the original Hans Christian Andersen story is not given. She is simply referred to as the Little Mermaid throughout the tale.
Most likely in Copenhagen as it was published in 1837, and I can't see that he was traveling in the time leading up to it. (He is known for extensive travling)
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Are there any books about mermaids not including The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen?
Yes. I tons of them!
What is the duration of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid?
The duration of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid is 1.13 hours.
What was Hans christian Andersen?
he is best known for wrting plays, and scripts. he wrote the Original version of the little mermaid.
When was Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid created?
Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid was created on 1975-03-21.
The statue of The Little Mermaid is dedicated to which Danish Author?
It stands to reason that Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is a memorial to Hans Christian Andersen, author of The Little Mermaid and countless other tales for children.
Was The Little Mermaid a Disney original?
"The Little Mermaid" was a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen which was later adapted into an animated film with the same name .
Who is the writer of little mermaid?
little mermaid is by HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
Was The Little Mermaid written by the Grimm brothers?
The Grimm Brothers didn't write it. The tale was created by Hans Christian Andersen, and the original had sci-fi overtones. Mermaids live three times as long as humans but dissolve into the ocean at the end of 300 years. Some effervesce prematurely, like Ariel. She dies in the original for violating taboo on race-mixing.
Did Hans Christian Andersen create The Little Mermaid?
Yes.
Who's the author of 'The Little Mermaid'?
Hans Christian Andersen .
Who wrote The Little Mermaid?
Walt Disney, his wife had the idea. Hans Christian Andersen The original story was written by Hans Christian Andersen. Walt Disney's wife is said to be behind the idea of the classic animated movie adaption.
When was little mermaid the book wrote?
"The Little Mermaid" was written by Hans Christian Andersen and first published in 1837.
