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BEFORE THE CURTAIN
In BEFORE THE CURTAIN, Thackeray introduces Vanity Fair as a theatrical stage where society's characters perform, setting the tone for a satirical exploration of human vanity and a... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
"THE CONCEITED APPLE-BRANCH" by Hans Christian Andersen is a moral tale about vanity and humility, as an arrogant apple-branch learns a lesson from a humble dandelion. -
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"The Darning-Needle" by Hans Christian Andersen is a whimsical tale about a proud darning-needle who believes herself to be finer than ordinary needles. Despite her lofty self-perc... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
"The Emperor's New Suit" by Hans Christian Andersen is a satirical tale about a vain emperor who is swindled by two weavers claiming to make him a magnificent, invisible suit. The ... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
"The Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-Cock" by Hans Christian Andersen is a satirical fable about two roosters—one grounded in reality, the other spinning with the wind. Through thei... -
THE FINEST LIAR IN THE WORLD
"The Finest Liar in the World" by A.A. Milne is a witty tale about a man whose absurd lies spiral out of control. With playful irony, Milne exposes human vanity and the pitfalls of...