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Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, is swept away by a tornado and lands in the fantastical land of Oz. There, she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion, all of whom seek to find their own ways of obtaining brains, a heart, and courage, respectively. Together, they embark on a quest to see the Wizard of Oz, who is believed to possess the power to grant their wishes. The story is rich with symbolism and has become a beloved classic in American literature.
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