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001 2006038829
003 DLC
005 20070522084142.0
008 061121s2007 ncua b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2006038829
020 $a9780786428991 (softcover : alk. paper)
020 $a0786428996 (softcover : alk. paper)
035 $a(OCoLC)ocm76792124
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dBAKER$dBTCTA$dC#P$dYDXCP$dDLC
042 $alcac
050 00 $aPS3503.A923$bZ88 2007
082 00 $a813/.4$222
100 1 $aTuerk, Richard Carl,$d1941-
245 10 $aOz in perspective :$bmagic and myth in the L. Frank Baum books /$cRichard Tuerk.
260 $aJefferson, N.C. :$bMcFarland & Co.,$cc2007.
300 $axi, 229 p. :$bill. ;$c23 cm.
520 $a"This study introduces readers to the great folklorist who created not only Dorothy and friends, but countless wonderful characters who still await discovery. The author discusses literary devices and important thematic implications in each book, arguing that Baum wrote for the pleasure of both children and adults, both to provide entertainment and to teach moral lessons"--Provided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 219-226) and index.
600 10 $aBaum, L. Frank$q(Lyman Frank),$d1856-1919$xCriticism and interpretation.
600 10 $aBaum, L. Frank$q(Lyman Frank),$d1856-1919.$tWizard of Oz.
650 0 $aChildren's stories, American$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aFantasy fiction, American$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aOz (Imaginary place)
650 0 $aMagic in literature.
650 0 $aMyth in literature.
650 0 $aValues in literature.
856 41 $3Table of contents only$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip075/2006038829.html