Name: the wonderful wizard of oz
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Author: L. Frank Baum
ISBN: 9780743412988

Type

Physical Book

Author

L. Frank Baum

Publisher

iBooks

Year

2011

Language

English

Pages

322

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.3 x 2.2 cm

Weight

0.34 kg.

ISBN

0743412982

ISBN13

9780743412988

Edition No.

0100

Synopsis "the wonderful wizard of oz"

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz must be one of the best-known, charming and unique children's stories ever but it is also more than a children's story, Oz stands as a demarcation point between American's rural past and urban future, harmoniously uniting a democratic spirit and a utopian vision with a prescient dark undercurrent that foreshadowed the Great Depression. This centennial edition, elegantly designed for all ages, includes rare and illuminating materials of interest to both first-time Oz readers and bibliophiles alike. About the Author L. Frank Baum is the author of 14 Oz books, as well as many other classics of American fantasy. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the best known of his legendary books.

L. Frank Baum

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L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was a prolific American author, mainly known for his contributions to children's literature. His most famous work, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), is considered a classic of children's literature and has been adapted multiple times into film, theater, and television. Baum wrote numerous books that are part of the Oz series, with titles such as The Land of Oz (1904) and Ozma of Oz (1907), all within the fantasy genre. In addition to his Oz works, Baum ventured into other genres such as theater, fairy tales, and novels.

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