The Little Match Girl
Hans Christian Andersen
The harsh realities of child poverty come to light in this short story by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The tale follows a barefoot girl trying to sell matchsticks on a frigid New Year’s Eve. As the night grows colder, she lights the matches for warmth and has visions of her dead grandmother. Feel the cold seep into your bones as you read this tale that has haunted readers for over a century.
Author - Hans Christian Andersen.
Narrator - Elaine Sepani.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 1900 Hans Christian Andersen ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The harsh realities of child poverty come to light in this short story by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The tale follows a barefoot girl trying to sell matchsticks on a frigid New Year’s Eve. As the night grows colder, she lights the matches for warmth and has visions of her dead grandmother. Feel the cold seep into your bones as you read this tale that has haunted readers for over a century. Author - Hans Christian Andersen. Narrator - Elaine Sepani. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 1900 Hans Christian Andersen ©.
Language:
English
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