Oz in perspective : magic and myth in the L. Frank Baum books / Richard Tuerk.

By: Tuerk, Richard Carl, 1941-Material type: TextTextPublisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007Description: xi, 229 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN: 9780786428991; 0786428996Subject(s): Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 -- Criticism and interpretation | Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919. Wizard of Oz | Children's stories, American -- History and criticism | Fantasy fiction, American -- History and criticism | Oz (Imaginary place) | Magic in literature | Myth in literature | Values in literatureDDC classification: 813/.4 LOC classification: PS3503.A923 | Z88 2007Online resources: Table of contents Summary: "This study introduces readers to the great folklorist who created not only Dorothy and friends, but countless wonderful characters who still await discovery. The author discusses literary devices and important thematic implications in each book, arguing that Baum wrote for the pleasure of both children and adults, both to provide entertainment and to teach moral lessons"--Provided by publisher.
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"This study introduces readers to the great folklorist who created not only Dorothy and friends, but countless wonderful characters who still await discovery. The author discusses literary devices and important thematic implications in each book, arguing that Baum wrote for the pleasure of both children and adults, both to provide entertainment and to teach moral lessons"--Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-226) and index.

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