Frank l baum, who died on may 6, 1919, at the age of 62 failed as an actor, failed as a salesman, failed as a chicken breeder. In 1900, baum introduced readers to a fantastical land filled with witches, munchkins and a girl named dorothy from kansas in the wonderful wizard of oz. Frank baum, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The wonderful wizard of oz free full audiobook online listen by l. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. Frank baum english audio books channel with best free full audiobooks online 00. The wonderful wizard of oz, childrens book written by l. Frank baum published the wonderful wizard of oz and became the father of the american fairy tale. When dorothy and her little dog toto are caught in a.
The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens book written in 1900 by l. Here is the original book that started the wonderful series and inspired the famous movie, in which dorothy gale is whisked. The wonderful wizard of oz study guide contains a biography of l. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900. The wonderful wizard of oz, special collections, university of virginia library in the wizard of oz, baum affirmed the idea of human fallibility, but.
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