The Little Match Girl
| "The Little Match Girl" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Hans Christian Andersen | |
A. J. Bayes illustration, 1889 | |
| Original title | Den Lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
| Genre(s) | Literary fairy tale |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Dansk Folkekalender for 1846 |
| Publication date | December 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.