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This article presents information related to a statue in Denmark honoring the country's most famous author. Today, the statue of the Little Mermaid honors Denmark's most famous author Hans Christian Anderson as it welcomes people to the land of fairy tales. At age 14, Andersen left home, hoping to become a famous actor in Copenhagen. Andersen's attempts at acting failed, so he began writing. Theaters rejected his early plays. However, theater director Jonas Collin noticed Andersen's talent. The 200th anniversary celebration also includes conferences and readings, plus plays, concerts, and music and art based on or inspired by Andersen's works.

This article presents information related to the statue of the 'Little Mermaid,' in Denmark. When one thinks of Rome one might picture the Colosseum. When one thinks of New York City the Empire State Building comes to mind. When many people picture Copenhagen, the Little Mermaid is among their first images. "The Little Mermaid," one of Danish-born writer Hans Christian Andersen's most well-known and beloved fairy tales, is enjoyed by children the world over. Since 1913, a bronze sculpture of her has greeted sailors to the harbor at Copenhagen.