The Wizard of Oz as American Myth: A Critical Study of Six Versions of the Story, 1900-2007
- ISBN-10
- 078646643X
- ISBN-13
- 9780786466436
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-03-13
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- Alissa Burger
Description
"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.
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