W. W. Denslow Ordre des livres (chronologique)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , by L. Frank Baum , is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices, featuring new scholarship, thoughtful design, and crafted extras. Notable features include new introductions from contemporary writers, author biographies, chronologies of relevant historical events, footnotes, discussions of inspired works, comments by renowned authors, study questions, and bibliographies for further reading. Each edition is beautifully designed and printed to high standards, some with historical illustrations, enriching readers' understanding of these enduring works. Since its first publication in 1900, Baum’s story of a girl swept away by a tornado to the enchanting Land of Oz has profoundly impacted readers of all ages. As Dorothy travels the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, seeking help from the Great and Terrible Wizard, she embarks on adventures with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, confronting a wicked witch and discovering the values of friendship, loyalty, and self-confidence. While scholars have debated the tale's political meanings, Baum aimed to create a “modernized fairy tale” filled with wonder, devoid of heartaches. This classic fantasy adventure resonates with essential qualities every child needs: compassion, courage, and wisdom. With original illustrations by William Wallace Denslow. J. T. Barb

dans une bien curieuse contrée... Ici, les sorcières ressemblent à des fées, les arbres sont doués de parole et les rêves les plus fous se réalisent. A condition, bien sûr, de les formuler devant le Grand Magicien d'Oz. Se lançant à la recherche du mystérieux personnage, la fillette croise en chemin l'Epouvantail sans cervelle en Fer-Blanc et le Lion Poltron, qui ont eux aussi une demande de la plus haute importance à présenter au Magicien... Un conte merveilleux, à la fois inquiétant et primesautier, au charme envoûtant. Magistralement adapté au cinéma en 1939, il est devenu un classique du genre.