The Little Mermaid is a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a young mermaid who longs to experience life beyond the ocean. She makes a deal with a sea witch to become human but loses her enchanting voice in the process. On land, she falls in love with a prince but is unable to communicate with him. When she learns he plans to marry another, she faces a heartbreaking choice: kill the prince to regain her mermaid form or sacrifice her own happiness. Ultimately, she chooses selflessness and dissolves into foam, leaving behind a powerful tale of unrequited love and sacrifice.