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  1. Finding Oz
    how L. Frank Baum discovered the great American story
    Author: Schwartz, Evan I.
    Published: 2009
    Publisher:  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston

    The remarkable story behind one of the world's most enduring and best-loved books. Offering new insights into the true origins and meaning of L. Frank Baum's 1900 masterwork, author Schwartz delves into the personal turmoil and spiritual... more

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    The remarkable story behind one of the world's most enduring and best-loved books. Offering new insights into the true origins and meaning of L. Frank Baum's 1900 masterwork, author Schwartz delves into the personal turmoil and spiritual transformation that fueled Baum's fantastical parable of the American Dream. Before becoming an impresario of children's adventure tales, Baum failed at a series of careers and nearly lost his soul before setting out on a journey of discovery that would lead to the Land of Oz. Drawing on original research, Schwartz debunks popular misconceptions and shows how the people, places, and events in Baum's life gave birth to his unforgettable images and characters. A narrative that sweeps across late-nineteenth-century America, Finding Oz ultimately reveals how failure and heartbreak can sometimes lead to redemption and bliss, and how one individual can ignite the imagination of the entire world.--From publisher description.

     
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Book
    ISBN: 9780547055107; 0547055102
    Subjects: Oz (Imaginary place); Philosophy in literature; Mythology in literature; Spirituality in literature; Fantasy fiction, American
    Other subjects: Baum, L. Frank (1856-1919): Wizard of Oz; Baum, L. Frank <1856-1919>: Wizard of Oz; Baum, L. Frank (1856-1919): The wonderful wizard of Oz
    Scope: XIV, 374 S., Ill., Kt.
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    Includes bibliographical references and index
  2. The real Wizard of Oz
    the life and times of L. Frank Baum
    Author: Loncraine, Rebecca
    Published: 2009
    Publisher:  Gotham Books, New York, N.Y.

    Explores the life of the unconventional author and entrepreneur, examining the era in which he lived and its influence on his work. more

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    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
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    Unlimited inter-library loan, copies and loan

     

    Explores the life of the unconventional author and entrepreneur, examining the era in which he lived and its influence on his work.

     
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