"fantasy" . . "Mythe Dans la littérature." . . . . "børne- og ungdomslitteratur" . . "LITERARY CRITICISM / American / General" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Electronic books"@en . "Electronic books" . . . . "Criticism, interpretation, etc"@en . "Criticism, interpretation, etc" . . . . . "\"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."@en . "\"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." . . . . . . "Oz in perspective : magic and myth in the L. Frank Baum books" . "Oz in Perspective Magic and Myth in the L. Frank Baum Books" . . . . "Oz in perspective magic and myth in the L. Frank Baum books"@en . .