L. Frank Baum

The Complete Wizard of Oz Collection (All unabridged Oz novels by L.Frank Baum) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug Book Ozma of Oz Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz The Road to Oz The Emerald City of Oz The Patchwork Girl of Oz Little Wizard Stories of Oz Tik-Tok of Oz The Scarecrow of Oz Rinkitink in Oz The Lost Princess of Oz The Tin Woodman of Oz The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz 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."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 1748
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Januar 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066445546
• Artikelnr.: 62325150

Autorenporträt

Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its subsequent series of books. Born in Chittenango, New York, Baum explored various careers in theater, retail, and journalism before achieving success as a writer. His breakthrough came in 1900 with the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a book that became one of the most iconic works of American children's literature. The novel introduced the magical land of Oz and characters such as Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow, establishing Baum as a key figure in fantasy literature.Baum was a prolific writer, producing over 50 books across different genres, but the Oz series, consisting of 14 novels, remains his most influential work. His writing was deeply shaped by his love of fantasy and desire to offer children a world of imagination and adventure. Many of his stories included progressive themes, such as gender equality, with strong, central female characters. His work celebrated creativity, optimism, and the power of imagination, making a lasting impact on young readers.In addition to his literary career, Baum was active in political causes, particularly advocating for women's suffrage and social reforms. He also ventured into the film industry, working as a screenwriter and producer. Baum's Oz series has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, solidifying his legacy as a central figure in American fantasy literature and popular culture.