num_pages: 286
description: The author examines in detail Baum's (1856-1919) many fantastical tales, including The Wizard of Oz , the 13 others he wrote about that magical kingdom, and others, as well as his evolution as a fantasy writer, illuminating in the process his philosophy concerning nature, civilization, and industrialization. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
language: English
title: Oz and Beyond: The Fantasy World of L. Frank Baum
titlecomplete: Oz and Beyond: The Fantasy World of L. Frank Baum
genres: Books About Books, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 36
awards: awardedAt: 946713600000
name: Mythopoeic Scholarship Award
category: Myth and Fantasy Studies
publisher: Univ Pr of Kansas