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A review by snowbenton
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
5.0
I received this, the gayest of editions of The Little Mermaid (complete with letters from Andersen to Edvard, the man he loved so much that everyone refused to tell him when Edvard's wedding was because they knew Andersen would make A Scene), from my sister and her wife for my birthday. I love it very much.
I have read a million editions of this and I will surely read a million more. Every translation gives me a new view into the story, but this one was amazing because it included the final paragraph that Andersen scribbled out that I didn't even know existed (!!!). Also homosocial letters from Andersen to Edvard. And a heartbreaking essay on his sexuality in literature.
Highly recommend.
I have read a million editions of this and I will surely read a million more. Every translation gives me a new view into the story, but this one was amazing because it included the final paragraph that Andersen scribbled out that I didn't even know existed (!!!). Also homosocial letters from Andersen to Edvard. And a heartbreaking essay on his sexuality in literature.
Highly recommend.