{"product_id":"the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-paperback-22","title":"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eL. Frank Baum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark I. West\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDina Schiff Massachi\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL. Frank Baum's \u003cem\u003eThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz\u003c\/em\u003e first appeared in print in September 1900 and has since become a classic in the world of children's literature. Often described as America's first original fairy tale, it has helped establish a fantasy tradition in American literature. Dorothy Gale, the central character in the novel, is one of the first female characters in American literature to go on a quest, and this aspect of the novel adds to its contemporary relevance and appeal. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Broadview Edition provides primary source documents that help shed light on Baum's inspirations, his contemporaries, his thoughts on writing, and reviews from the novel's first release. The edition also includes an introduction, original annotations, a chronology of Baum's life, and a comprehensive bibliography. All of William Wallace Denslow's in-text illustrations are included in black and white, and the original color plates are reproduced in color inserts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark I. West\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of English at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. \u003cstrong\u003eDina Schiff Massachi\u003c\/strong\u003e is Lecturer in English at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733966098495,"sku":"9781554816248","price":36.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/03f81e433dcf77d1232417090bfe7607.webp?v=1765138143","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-paperback-22","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}