English translation of "The Little Mermaid" and "The True-Hearted Tin Soldier" Ã 2019 Misha Hoekstra. "The Little Mermaid" was originally published in Danish in 1837 as "Den Lille Havfrue" in Eventyr, Fortalte for B²rn: F²rste Samling. "The True-Hearted Tin Soldier" was originally published in Danish in 1838 as "Den Standhaftige Tinsoldad" in English translation of "The Little Mermaid" and "The True-Hearted Tin Soldier" Ã 2019 Misha Hoekstra. "The Little Mermaid" was originally published in Danish in 1837 as "Den Lille Havfrue" in Eventyr, Fortalte for B²rn: F²rste Samling.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker. The king helped to pay for his education, enabling him to become a short-story writer, novelist and playwright. He remains best known for his fairy tales, which include The Red Shoes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. Pushkin Children's also publishes The Snow Queen and The Wild Swans.