The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Full Audiobook | Relaxing Bedtime Stories 🧜‍♀️ 

Thank you for listening, VJ. So glad this story struck a chord for you!

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I’m so glad you enjoyed this. He’s certainly an intriguing individual. I’m surprised there hasn’t been a mainstream movie of his life produced over the years. Perhaps in Denmark?

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot there is some in danish but true they are few. It took Denmark many years to recognise him and for the world even longer which is funny because everywhere if you ask people do you know this story or this song or this poem people always know atleast 1. As an example then Disney's Frozen is also HCA. And it doesn't matter if you ask people in Asia, America, Europa or almost everywere and you could try test this around your friends see how many atleast knows one story but don't mention his name and see how many will tell you they know atleast 1. Many of his songs were even a surprice by many danes when they discovered they had been singing them for years. Which ironicaly is why Hans Christian Andersen stories in many ways were ahead of their time because its first now people begin to realise, how many of the stories is in all of us every day. In other ways HCA was trying to open up our eyes to see the world from another angle. The little mermaid had no tears and therefore she suffered more, how many times have everyone been in that situation of their lives when dreams was shattered. But i so agree that a Mainstream Movie about him would be what he would deserve. 200 years after he died he is still getting more populare everyday. His house in Odense still exist and is keep as he lived in it.

@@AH-df3rcI’m from India, but I was glad I knew a lot of his stories both the original and the Disney adaptations. Ofcourse I preferred the Disney version because they were happier while the original works are tragic (in its own beautiful way) but as an adult, having experienced personal struggles, I began to appreciate the original stories even more, little mermaid is one of them ❤

Praise indeed, Claron. Thanks so much, really appreciate it!

It’s so different, isn’t it? You can understand why Disney took out some of the darker themes. Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much, Greg! 📚

Thanks for listening, Atticus. And what a wonderful name! ❤️📚

That’s very kind of you, Fran. Thanks for listening!

Absolutely right! Her tragic task is too much for her in the book and she simply washes away with the waves 😢

She isn't washed away, she gains a soul, she turns from immortal to mortal and enters Heaven because of her sacrifice which was out of genuine unselfish love. Her sisters, out of genuine love for her sacrifice their hair, and in turn the little mermaid spares a life out of genuine unselfish love which is why she becomes a "daughter of the air". She rose to the task, and was rewarded with something far better than a marriage. @@classicaudiobookswithelliot

The remake has so many subtle references to the original story. One thing I noticed in the 2023 remake is that Ariel’s tail is distinctive compared to other merfolk. The multicolored, iridescent effect and the way the dorsal fins drapes elegantly as she swims is unlike any other tail in the movie. It’s very apparent the producers of the film wanted to highlight Ariel as the most beautiful mermaid by making her tail the most unique and visually stunning. In the original story (heard at 30:51), the old mermaid tells the little mermaid that her tail is considered “so beautiful” among merfolk, but it’s seen as “ugly” by humans. This is shown in the remake when Ariel regains her voice and tail. The humans at the party look at her gorgeous tail with fear and repulsion. “For they do not know any better…”

​@@VanadisirHer body still dissolves into sea foam while gaining an immortal soul

That would be phenomenal! Write the screenplay now, Gio 📖

Sofia Coppola was initially set to direct the Little Mermaid, but there were too many disagreements regarding the live action remake. Would've loved to see her version!

There have been many live-action film versions of the original story over the decades.

You’re so welcome, Fran. Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much for the kind words, Rifan. It was a pleasure to narrate! ❤️

Thanks so much for listening, Sherry!

Thanks for listening Rin. So many of these classic fairytales are so much more heart-wrenching than their adaptations!

They should've adapted the little match girl, I'd love to see them spin a heartwarming tale out of that one

It would've been a far superior movie.

Hans wrote this tale as a story of heartbreak in his own life of unrequited love. And I love the Disney version because not only did they give the little mermaid her happy ending.... in a way they gave Hans the ending he wishe he has as well. Beautiful in a way.

​@Brandon Jackson that one is so sad. Lol they made a short on disney plus. It was a bonus feature on the little mer.aid anniversary DVD.

That’s fine by me 😆. So glad you chose to listen ❤️

Thank you for tuning in, Lizzy. So glad you enjoyed this one ❤️

Great to hear you’re enjoying the content! ❤️

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Thanks so much for listening!

You’re so welcome, thank you for listening!

Thank you so much for listening! Glad you enjoyed 🧜‍♀️

Thanks for listening, Lola. There’s a definite ring of Shakespearean tragedy to this tale, but it’s beautiful nonetheless ❤️

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot exactly . 🥺

Love narrating these ones. Thanks for listening ❤️

It’s all artistic interpretation isn’t it. There are so many aspects of the classic fairytales that perhaps belonged in their time, with elements seeming slightly harsher by our own standards today than they would have done when they were first put down on paper. There’s no doubt that HCA was something of a tortured soul and certainly revelled in the obscure and often melancholic aspects of his own stories 📚

As a dane i can say that your picture of HCA is the same way we read his stories. HCA had in many years been in love with a woman he couldn't get and many rumors has also been towards his love life if any is true noone knows. and i agree HCA wouldn't have enjoyed the Disney ending cause he himself never experienced the happy ending. Many of his stories was first really accepted and understood after he died sadly. which also in a ways pictures The little mermaid, the ugly duckling and so many others. But one thing we know is that HCA is always present somewhere in his stories. HCA in many stories was many years ahead of their time which meant people in his own time didn't gave his stories the same worth and in ways that can be said about many time zones aswell until people began to actually read between the lines in his stories then people will discover many more layers to them. He is one of the main reason of why danish people changed as a culture.

Thanks for listening, so pleased you enjoyed it!

Thanks for listening, Mack!

They’re so different, they’re almost entirely separate entities. I love both but there’s no doubt that this version has the heart, the passion and the tragedy that we all know HCA to bring to all of his stories ❤️

You call it 'this version' when it's not a version - it's the original story. Which Disney bastardized. Talk about disrespecting someone else's intellectual property.

It certainly adds a real edge to the experiences of the little mermaid herself. Creates a real sense of sympathy for her too ❤️

Thanks for listening!

Hope you enjoyed this reading, and I’m glad it sparked some conversation. That’s what the best novels should do!

Pretty much goes to show how the desire for love can blind you. The "love is blind" saying

Yes it would certainly have made for a beautifully poignant ending! Thanks for listening ❤️

Project Gutenberg is a great place to look for any public domain works as they’re always faithful to the original texts

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Many thanks, it’s much appreciated ❤️

Thank you for listening!

It certainly is, thank you Lunetta ❤️

Love is tough…

So glad you're enjoying the books! 📚

Thanks for listening, Jat 👍

The mermaid could have also written to the prince that it was her that saved his life, or even pointed to herself when the prince said he wants to be with the girl that saved his life. She didn't need to talk with her mouth, she could have talked with her hands.

Yikes 😱!

Thanks for listening Paris, really appreciate it! ❤️

That seems to be the end of her journey…

She ceases to exist, unless she earned the love of a human and marries him.

Great question! There’s no doubt that a large element of the little mermaid’s tragedy and heartache was removed to make a slightly more fun story for the kids. But whether that’s a negative or not is up for question. You can’t deny that some of the greatest Disney songs of all time appear in that movie, and it arguably started the “Disney renaissance” which led to Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King et al. HCA was a bit of a tortured soul, no doubt. So perhaps they should have put a disclaimer: “inspired by the work of Hans Christian Andersen” 🤷🏼‍♂️

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot true it was removed but Disney's decision to do so diminishes the story as whole. You can water these things down and still teach kids an important lesson that can understand.

Males are sons of the air, While females are daughters of the air! (Gender Neutral Wise, Together they are the children of the air.)

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You’re welcome, thanks for listening!

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It’s so sad, isn’t it? Despite everything, she chose to sacrifice herself 😢

@@classicaudiobookswithelliotthe stupid things we do for love. Btw, I thoroughly enjoy listening to your audio books while doing errands.

⁠@@JunariedeLumbanRomeo and Juliette were not really smart people, they would marry and die for someone they never knew… (They never told their parents as well)

What a compliment! Thanks for listening 🎧

That’s allowed! It’s the wonderful thing about the different interpretations we’re privy to these days. Subtle changes can allow for a very different story to be told! ❤️

​@@classicaudiobookswithelliot fair

She has a chance to go to heaven, a place far lovelier than any place on earth. Only downside is that she'll never get to see her family again.

@@jaxthewolf4572 very sad

No

@@jaxthewolf4572 😬

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Hi Pixie, sorry about the ads. The channel isn’t actually monetised yet as I haven’t reached 1000 subs so the ads are beyond my control 😬 📺

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot OK I understand. On a positive note your reading (I stopped after the ads interrupted) of A Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️ was lovely and very helpful in visualising her world. 😘

Thanks Pixie, I'll definitely look into it once we reach the subs we need!

Keep in mind Elliot needs to make some coin for his troubles.

I think you're a bit spoiled. You're getting is for free.

I know! Which makes it all the more sad for the poor mermaid that she can't see it. Thanks so much for listening 💙📚

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot Yes, that whole part about how he might as well marry her, before the trip makes it so much worse. At least she could be immortal. No, thank you I'm already half way through the Legend of sleepy hallow. That one is very good too 👍.

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot Can’t wait to see the ramie that’s coming out this May.

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot Remake

@@morganghostbusters-egonfan definitely! Gonna see if i can catch it on Disney+

So glad you liked it! This version is the Ginn & Company edition from 1915, edited by JH Stickney. It’s a lovely translation ❤️ 🧜‍♀️

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot Thank you so much! I'm looking into buying the book!