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

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

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Author / Creator:	Tuerk, Richard Carl, 1941-
Imprint:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2007.
Description:	xi, 229 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Baum, L. Frank -- (Lyman Frank), -- 1856-1919 -- Criticism and interpretation. Baum, L. Frank -- (Lyman Frank), -- 1856-1919. -- Wizard of Oz. Baum, L. Frank -- (Lyman Frank), -- 1856-1919. Wizard of Oz (Baum, L. Frank) Children's stories, American -- History and criticism. Fantasy fiction, American -- History and criticism. Oz (Imaginary place) Magic in literature. Myth in literature. Values in literature. Children's stories, American. Fantasy fiction, American. Magic in literature. Myth in literature. Oz (Imaginary place) Values in literature. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6611486

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ISBN:	9780786428991 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786428996 (softcover : alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-226) and index.
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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Call Number:	PS3503.A923 Z88 2007
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