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- catalog abstract ""In this study, we learn about the long series of Oz books that Baum went on to write. They became not only the most popular fantasy series in the history of children's literature, but the most controversial as well. In revealing the critical history of the first novel, and its sequels, Rahn cites the defenders of Oz. These critics whose appreciative essays comprise the earliest critical analyses of Baum's work, include, among others, Ray Bradbury and Gore Vidal. Later pieces by writers like Osmond Beckwith and Salman Rushdie complete the picture to give us a wide variety of the critical perspectives on and literary importance of Baum's classic fairy tale." "The Wizard of Oz: Shaping an Imaginary World, is an invaluable reference for teachers and students alike on the elementary, secondary, and university levels. Complete with a detailed chronology and annotated bibliography, this timely assessment also addresses both recent scholarship and the popular concerns of modern readers (and viewers) drawn to this worldwide favorite among American masterpieces."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11004708.
- catalog created "1998.".
- catalog date "1998".
- catalog date "1998.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1998.".
- catalog description ""In this study, we learn about the long series of Oz books that Baum went on to write. They became not only the most popular fantasy series in the history of children's literature, but the most controversial as well. In revealing the critical history of the first novel, and its sequels, Rahn cites the defenders of Oz. These critics whose appreciative essays comprise the earliest critical analyses of Baum's work, include, among others, Ray Bradbury and Gore Vidal. Later pieces by writers like Osmond Beckwith and Salman Rushdie complete the picture to give us a wide variety of the critical perspectives on and literary importance of Baum's classic fairy tale." "The Wizard of Oz: Shaping an Imaginary World, is an invaluable reference for teachers and students alike on the elementary, secondary, and university levels. Complete with a detailed chronology and annotated bibliography, this timely assessment also addresses both recent scholarship and the popular concerns of modern readers (and viewers) drawn to this worldwide favorite among American masterpieces."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-150) and index.".
- catalog description "Literary and historical context. The historical context -- The importance of The Wizard of Oz -- The critical reception -- A reading. The road to the Emerald City -- Dorothy opens the door: the inner landscape of Oz -- "Now we can cross the shifting sands": the outer landscape of Oz -- "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore": the movie's Oz -- Appendix: Approaches to teaching The Wizard of Oz.".
- catalog extent "xvi, 158 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Wizard of Oz.".
- catalog identifier "0805786236 (alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Wizard of Oz.".
- catalog isPartOf "Twayne's masterwork studies ; no. 167".
- catalog issued "1998".
- catalog issued "1998.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Twayne Publishers ; London : Prentice Hall International,".
- catalog relation "Wizard of Oz.".
- catalog subject "813/.4 21".
- catalog subject "Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919. Wizard of Oz.".
- catalog subject "Fantasy fiction, American History and criticism.".
- catalog subject "Oz (Imaginary place)".
- catalog subject "PS3503.A923 W637 1998".
- catalog tableOfContents "Literary and historical context. The historical context -- The importance of The Wizard of Oz -- The critical reception -- A reading. The road to the Emerald City -- Dorothy opens the door: the inner landscape of Oz -- "Now we can cross the shifting sands": the outer landscape of Oz -- "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore": the movie's Oz -- Appendix: Approaches to teaching The Wizard of Oz.".
- catalog title "The Wizard of Oz : shaping an imaginary world / Suzanne Rahn.".
- catalog type "Criticism, interpretation, etc. fast".
- catalog type "text".