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Finding Oz : how L. Frank Baum discovered the great American story /

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 p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Schwartz, Evan I.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
Subjects:	Baum, L. Frank > (Lyman Frank), > 1856-1919. > Wizard of Oz. Oz (Imaginary place) Philosophy in literature. Mythology in literature. Spirituality in literature. Fantasy fiction, American > History and criticism.
Online Access:	Contributor biographical information Publisher description

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