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"The Darning-Needle" is a short children's story by Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the journey of an everyday darning-needle who believes that it is more refined than it actually is. Despite being covered in rust and losing her luster, she maintains an air of superiority and narcissism, even going so far as to liken herself to a sewing needle. The book deals with themes of vanity, delusions of grandeur, and the pursuit of recognition in society.

Genre: Children

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stomach, and not to forget one's own importance. Now my sea-sickness
has past: delicate people can bear a great deal."

Crack went the egg-shell, as a waggon passed over it. "Good
heavens, how it crushes!" said the darning-needle. "I shall be sick
now. I am breaking!" but she did not break, though the waggon went
over her as she lay at full length; and there let her lie.
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