Public domain characters are free to use in books, films, and more. Read on to discover the famous names you can reinvent ...

In Andersen’s 1837 original, a 15-year-old mermaid ... Through its Campbell Books imprint, Macmillan published board book adaptations of The Little Mermaid in 2017 and 2023.

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid has inspired countless adaptations since its publication in 1837, with creators drawn to its powerful themes of love, sacrifice, and transformation.

Andrzej Sapkowski, the Polish author who created The Witcher saga in his ‘90s book ... called “A Little Sacrifice,” a version of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid.” ...

The theater version of “The Little Mermaid” deviates slightly from the beloved Disney movie, which diverged from the poignant 1837 fairy tale by Denmark’s Hans Christian Andersen with a ...

Something tells us this particular take on The Little Mermaid won't be belting out "Part ... First published in 1837, Anderson's original story was significantly darker than the Disney animated ...

The original 1837 narrative depicts a 14-year-old mythical creature on her journey to find true love. She isn’t given a name, she is simply referred to as the Little Mermaid throughout the book.

The fantastic seascapes and perfect dollhouses of “The Little Mermaid” and “Barbie ... In my forthcoming book, I consider the relationship between mermaids and Barbie dolls.

The Little Mermaid is director Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of Disney’s beloved animated musical classic, the story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for ...

Based on the disturbingly dark 1837 ... books, toys, theme park tie-ins and Halloween costumes.) For more than three decades now, things have gone swimmingly for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” ...

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is a love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and book by Doug Wright ...