Tuerk, Richard Carl,  1941- <br/><br/>
Oz in perspective :  magic and myth in the L. Frank Baum books / 
Richard Tuerk. 
 - Jefferson, N.C. :  McFarland & Co.,  ©2007. 
 - xi, 229 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-226) and index. 
<br/><br/> "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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780786428991 0786428996 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006038829 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Baum, L. Frank 1856-1919 --Criticism and interpretation.<br/>Baum, L. Frank 1856-1919.  Wizard of Oz. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Children's stories, American--History and criticism.<br/>Fantasy fiction, American--History and criticism.<br/>Oz (Imaginary place)<br/>Magic in literature.<br/>Myth in literature.<br/>Values in literature.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PS3503.A923  / Z88 2007 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>813/.4