The Little Match Girl

by Hans Christian Andersen · first published 1845

"The Little Match Girl" (Danish: Den Lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne, meaning "The little girl with the matchsticks") is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story, about a dying child's dreams and hope, was first published in 1845. It has been adapted to various media, including animated, live-action, and VR films as well as television musicals and opera.

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Genre:

Fairy Tale, Christmas fiction

Original language:

Danish

Year page:

1845