The Little Mermaid (fairy tale)

"The Little Mermaid" is a fairy tale about a young mermaid who longs for human experience and love beyond her underwater world. She saves a prince from drowning and falls in love with him, dreaming of living on land. To be human, she makes a risky deal with a sea witch, trading her voice for legs. Despite challenges, she seeks the prince's love, facing moral and emotional struggles. The story explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and the pursuit of dreams, illustrating the human capacity for hope and the costs of desire.