The Story of a Needle by A. L. O. E.

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Author A. L. O. E., 1821-1893
Illustrator Petherick, Rosa C., 1871-1931
Title The Story of a Needle
Contents The story of a needle -- Glory -- The victory -- Bearing burdens.
Credits Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Story of a Needle" by A. L. O. E. is a children's narrative written in the late 19th century. This whimsical tale follows the life journey of a needle, exploring its creation, education, and experiences as it interacts with various characters, including human children and other tools. The story delves into themes of purpose, usefulness, and the importance of character development. The beginning of the work introduces the reader to the needle's origins, from its raw state as iron ore to its forging into a functional tool. The needle reflects on its early experiences in a factory, enduring various treatments to attain its final form. As the needle gains consciousness, it observes human characters, particularly children, and begins to ponder its purpose beyond mere existence. This opening sets the stage for a lively exploration of the needle's adventures, interactions, and philosophical musings as it fits into the lives of the family it serves, particularly focusing on the themes of education and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Filial piety -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Needlework -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pins and needles -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 65365
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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