M��rchen (Illustriert von Alfred Kubin)

H. C. Andersen's fairy tales 'The Nightingale' and 'The Little Mermaid' are beautifully illustrated by Alfred Kubin. 'The Nightingale' tells the story of an emperor who discovers the beauty of a nightingale in the forest and brings it to his court only to replace it with an artificial bird leading to the banishment of the real nightingale. In 'The Little Mermaid' a young mermaid falls in love with a prince and sacrifices everything to be with him ultimately facing heartbreak. These timeless tales explore themes of beauty sacrifice and the consequences of desire.