by Lyman Frank Baum · Ediciones Gaviota · tapa dura · ISBN 9788439280026
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«El maravilloso mago de Oz» is the fantasy novel by Lyman Frank Baum, published by Ediciones Gaviota in hardback (252 pages, in Spanish).
The story follows Dorothy, swept by a tornado to the land of Oz, where she embarks on a journey along a yellow brick road to ask the Wizard for help. Along the way she is joined by the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. It is a fantastic tale that replaces fairy-tale stereotypes with believable characters and introduces a critical look at American society of its time.
First volume of the Oz series. Edition in the Trébol collection, with illustrations by Denslow and translation by Antonio Quevedo. Originally published in 1900 as «The Wonderful Wizard of Oz».
Recommended for child and young adult readers from 10 years old, although adults can also enjoy this classic work of fantasy literature.
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
