赤いろうそくと人魚 (Akai Rosoku to Ningyo)

赤いろうそくと人魚 (Akai Rosoku to Ningyo), written by Mimei Ogawa in 1921, is a notable Japanese tale that explores themes of greed and betrayal. The story follows a mermaid raised by an elderly couple who benefits their candle business through her artistic talents. However, the couple's greed leads them to sell their daughter to a circus, highlighting the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of avarice.