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Oz and Beyond by Michael O'Neal Riley | Firefly & Fern

Oz and Beyond

Name: Oz and Beyond
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The Fantasy World of L. Frank Baum

by Michael O'Neal Riley

Ages 12–18young-adultgentleliterary analysis imagination american culture creative legacy storytelling

Firefly & Fern Summary

This literary analysis explores L. Frank Baum's remarkable creative legacy beyond The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, examining how his imaginative worlds shaped American culture and storytelling. Parents and young literature enthusiasts will discover how Baum's 14 books about Oz created a distinctly American fairy tale tradition that continues to enchant readers today.

About This Book

Long before Judy Garland sang Over the Rainbow, the denizens of Oz had already captivated the American reading public. The quintessential American fairy tale, L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has had a singular influence on our culture since it first appeared in 1900. Yet, as Michael Riley shows, Baum's achievement went far beyond this one book, or even the 13 others he wrote about that magic kingdom.

Pages

312

Published

1997-01-01

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