The Fir Tree
fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen
"The Fir Tree" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It was published with "The Snow Queen" in Copenhagen, Denmark on 21 December 1844. The story tells of a fir tree unhappy with his life in the forest. He is cut and taken to the city where he becomes a decorated Christmas tree. He is thrilled, but the excitement is shortlived. One day he is discarded.
"The Fir Tree" | |
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Author | Hans Christian Andersen |
Country | Denmark |
Language | Danish |
Genre(s) | Literary fairy tale |
Published in | New Fairy Tales |
Publication type | Fairy tale collection |
Publisher | C. A. Reitzel |
Media type | |
Publication date | 21 December 1844 |
Other websites
change- Media related to The Fir-Tree at Wikimedia Commons
- "The Fir Tree" English translation by Jean Hersholt