The Wizard of Oz as American Myth

• Author : Alissa Burger
• Publisher : McFarland
• Release : 13 March 2012

"This volume examines six especially significant incarnations of the story. A close consideration of these works demonstrates how versions of Baum's tale are influenced by and help shape notions of American myth, including issues of gender, race, home, and magic, and makes clear that the Wizard of Oz narrative remains compelling and relevant today"--Provided by publisher.

• Author : L. Frank Baum
• Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
• Release : 15 June 2000

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition of The Wizard of Oz includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Jane Yolen. In a terrifying instant of darkness, a tornado snatches up Dorothy Gale and

• Author : Lyman Frank Baum
• Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
• Release : 20 May 2022

After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas.

• Author : L. Frank Baum,General Press
• Publisher : GENERAL PRESS
• Release : 15 February 2019

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a classic story of fantasy which is considered to be the first American fairy tale. First published in 1901, it follows the magical adventure of Dorothy, a young girl who lives with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry on a farm in Kansas. By the following January, 100,000 copies had been sold, and the book has ever since been an undisputed favorite. Enjoy it again with your children and family.

• Author : L. Frank Baum
• Publisher : e-artnow
• Release : 06 December 2017

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale. Contents: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug

• Author : Greg Gilpin,Pete Schmutte
• Publisher : Alfred Music
• Release : 03 April 1997

For the very first time, all of the wonderful songs from the motion picture classic The Wizard of Oz are brought together in this exquisitely crafted choral revue. Audiences of all ages will be thrilled to hear this delightful choral setting of the timeless music. This 10-minute revue includes: *Munchkinland *Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead *The Lullaby League *We're Off to See the Wizard *If I Only Had a Brain *The Merry Old Land of Oz *Over the Rainbow

• Author : Martin Gardner,Russel B. Nye
• Publisher : MSU Press
• Release : 01 January 2012

When Russel B. Nye and Martin Gardner teamed up to bring out a new edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, theirs was the first critical analysis of L. Frank Baum American classic. The book opens with an essay by Nye, entitled "An Appreciation," which is an overview of Baum's creative and imaginative genius. Nye explores the reasons why earlier critics virtually ignored the Oz stories. Gardner, in his essay, "The Royal Historian of Oz," presents a brief biographical sketch,

• Author : L. Frank Baum
• Publisher : Collector's Library
• Release : 20 May 2022

After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great Wizard in order to return to Kansas.

• Author : L. Frank Baum
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release : 09 May 2017

Originally published over 115 years ago, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has captivated readers of all ages with its remarkable narrative and lovable characters. Although incredibly popular after initial publication, part of the book’s fame can be attributed to its many popular adaptations, most notably the iconic 1939 musical film starring Judy Garland, which skyrocketed the book to eternal fame. In this attractive, affordable hardcover edition, revisit L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece featuring young Dorothy, who’s swept in a tornado

• Author : L. Frank Baum
• Publisher : ABDO
• Release : 01 September 2011

Frank L. Baum's classic adventure tale follows the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. When a cyclone deposits Dorothy, Toto, and their house on the Wicked Witch of the East, they enter a world of color and adventure. The only way to get home is to ask the Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City. Follow Dorothy and Toto's quest as they meet friends and fight for their lives in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Baum's The Wonderful

• Author : L. Frank Baum
• Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
• Release : 20 May 1961

This is is the fourth part of the Oz series. Dorothy has previously come to Oz via air and water; this time, with the help of an earthquake, she takes an intra-terrestrial route. The Wizard, who has also fallen through the same great crack in the earth, appears here for the first time since he floated off in a balloon, as described in The Wizard of Oz. He joins forces with Dorothy, her California cousin Zeb, and Jim, an old

• Author : Thomas Singer
• Publisher : Psychology Press
• Release : 20 May 2022

Contemporary politics goes on at a mythic level. This is the provocative argument put forward in this unique book. The first part focuses on leadership and vision, while the second part deals with `the one and many' theme in politics.

• Author : Richard W. Slatta
• Publisher : ABC-CLIO
• Release : 01 January 2001

This cultural journey down memory lane showcases how major Western figures, events, and places have been portrayed in folk legends, art, literature, and popular culture. * 145 A–Z entries ranging from Kit Carson and Woody Guthrie to Hispanics in Western Films and Ansel Adams, each with a bibliography * Over 40 photos, drawings, and reproductions of posters * 20 contributors including scholars and other experts * Extensive bibliography of books and websites providing expanded research on a myriad of topics related to the western U.S.

• Author : L Frank Baum
• Publisher : Om Books International
• Release : 20 May 2022

Dorothy and her faithful dog, Toto, get caught in a cyclone which takes them from their home to the mystical land of Oz. Dorothy learns that there is only one person who can help her get back home — the Wizard of Oz, the mysterious magician who rules over the fabled Emerald City. Join Dorothy, as she travels through the Yellow Brick Road and meets new friends — the Scarecrow, who wanted brains for himself, the rusty Tinman, who was looking for

• Author : Beth Bracken
• Publisher : Capstone
• Release : 20 May 2022

Dorothy is transported over the rainbow in this picture book adaptation of the classic movie,The Wizard of Oz.