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"Since it was first introduced over a hundred years ago in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum's world of Oz has become one of the most enduring and beloved creations in children's literature. It has influenced numerous prominent writers and intellectuals and become a lasting part of the culture itself.". "In this adult biography of Baum, Katharine M. Rogers discusses some of the aspects that made his work unique and have likely contributed to Oz's long-lasting appeal, including Baum's early support of feminism and how it was reflected in his characters, his interest in theosophy and…
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3 editions- Paperback · English · 2006Da Capo · 340 pages · 9780306812972
- Other · English · 2007L. Frank Baum : Creator of OzSt. Martin's Press · 9781429979849
- Other · English · 2002L. Frank Baum, creator of OzSt. Martin's Press · 318 pages · 9780312301743
American NovelistsBiographyChildren's stories, AmericanHistory and criticismOz (Imaginary place)Baum, l. frank (lyman frank), 1856-1919American AuthorsBooks and reading