4/1/2010. H.C. Andersen’s The Little Sea-Maid

Film Clip: Hans Christian Andersen (1952) [Loesser & Hart, with Danny Kaye]

Hans Christian Andersen

Denmark: historical context

Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875): The Fairy Tale of My Life = autobiography

Andersen’s Tales: general characteristics

In-Class Writing Assignment: How did you react to the ending of Andersen's "Little Seamaid"? Do you feel this was justified by the text? What is the significance of sea foam?

Andersen’s Little Sea Maid (1837) [sources: Melusine or Undine tales]