| Description |
x, 230 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Down the yellow brick road -- Reinventing American myth -- Between text and performance -- Wicked and wonderful women -- Race, history, and representation -- Home sweet home -- Magic and witchcraft -- Conclusion: The never-ending yellow brick road. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Subject |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919. Wizard of Oz.
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Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 -- Adaptations.
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Children's stories, American -- History and criticism.
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Popular culture and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Oz (Imaginary place)
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| ISBN |
9780786466436 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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078646643X (softcover : alk. paper) |
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