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001 2012006517
003 DLC
005 20120302092433.0
008 120302s2012 ncu b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2012006517
020 $a9780786466436 (softcover : alk. paper)
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050 00 $aPS3503.A923$bW5925 2012
082 00 $a813/.4$223
100 1 $aBurger, Alissa.
245 14 $aThe Wizard of Oz as American myth :$ba critical study of six versions of the story, 1900-2007 /$cAlissa Burger.
260 $aJefferson, NC :$bMcFarland & Co.,$cc2012.
263 $a1204
300 $ap. cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aIntroduction: Down the yellow brick road -- Reinventing American myth -- Between text and performance -- Wicked and wonderful women -- Race, history, and representation -- Home sweet home -- Magic and witchcraft -- Conclusion: The never-ending yellow brick road.
520 $a"This volume examines six especially significant incarnations of the story. A close consideration of these works demonstrates how versions of Baum's tale are influenced by and help shape notions of American myth, including issues of gender, race, home, and magic, and makes clear that the Wizard of Oz narrative remains compelling and relevant today"--Provided by publisher.
600 10 $aBaum, L. Frank$q(Lyman Frank),$d1856-1919.$tWizard of Oz.
600 10 $aBaum, L. Frank$q(Lyman Frank),$d1856-1919$xAdaptations.
650 0 $aChildren's stories, American$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aPopular culture and literature$zUnited States$xHistory$y20th century.
650 0 $aOz (Imaginary place)