The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Summary

The tale tells the story of a steadfast tin soldier, crafted with a flaw — he had only one leg. Despite this, he was brave and true to his duty. The soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina, but soon he is thrown out of a window. He ends up in the sewer, where he is swallowed by a fish. The fish is caught and sold, and the soldier finds himself back in the house where he was discovered. Ultimately, the soldier is thrown into the fire, where he melts, and the ballerina burns beside him. In the end, only a small tin heart remains.