The Wizard of Oz - Children's Literature Companion

Author: Editorial Committee of "Children's Literature Companion"
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: L. Frank Baum, born in 1856 in the wealthy family of Chaletango, New York, USA, suffered from congenital heart disease and was not suitable for much physical activity. Therefore, his childhood was almost spent in reading. Extensive reading broadened Baum's knowledge and enriched his imagination, laying the foundation for his later children's literature creation. In adulthood, he studied military science, edited newspapers, acted, and worked as a journalist. His colorful life made his literary creation increasingly mature. In 1899, Baum's short story collection "Father Goose's Stories" was published, marking the first collection of fairy tales in the history of American children's literature, and it was deeply loved by children. A year later, his masterpiece "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was published. Among the more than 60 children's literature works in Baum's life, this book achieved the highest artistic achievement and had the greatest impact. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" tells people that no matter who, for any work, as long as there is a beautiful ideal and unremitting efforts, success can be achieved. A brainless scarecrow finally got a brain; a heartless tin man finally got the heart he longed for; a timid lion without courage finally became the brave and decisive "King of Beasts." The protagonist of the work, Dorothy, although swept away by a whirlwind with her house to a faraway land called Munchkinland, found a little dog as a companion, and was left alone, but she loved her country and hometown. After enduring countless hardships, she finally returned to Uncle Henry and Aunt Em.