Journey Through World Classics · The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Author: L. Frank Baum [USA]
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Every literary masterpiece is a microcosm of a period's history. It recreates the characters, society, customs, technological levels, and various kinds of knowledge of that time. Most abridged versions of literary masterpieces often focus solely on introducing the story. This series, "A Journey Through World Classics," not only lets you read highly engaging stories but also dedicates substantial space to introducing related knowledge in a visually rich format, covering astronomy, geography, science, animals, society, history, and common vocabulary. It enables you to comprehensively expand your knowledge. "A Journey Through World Classics" is a light boat that young readers can use to explore the vast ocean of knowledge. "A Journey Through World Classics" is an artistic embodiment of quality education. May it accompany you on a pleasant journey of growth. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz tells a captivating and magical story to children in simple language, pioneering the genre of American "magical fairy tales" and thus establishing L. Frank Baum's status in American literature. The book tells the story of the beautiful and kind little girl Dorothy and her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em living on the Great Plains of Kansas. One day, a tornado swept her away to a strange and magical land: the Land of Oz. There, she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion one after another. To fulfill their respective wishes, they help each other, cooperate hand in hand, face numerous hardships, and encounter many strange and wonderful things. In the end, they achieve their desires thanks to their extraordinary wisdom and tenacious perseverance.