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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Introduction
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum — Introduction
Before the journey begins, the author speaks directly to you about the fairy tales that have carried children through the ages. He looks back on the winged fairies of Grimm and Andersen and asks what stories should look like for children today.
He explains why the old tales of genies, dwarfs, and frightening morals are giving way to something gentler. This introduction sets the promise of the book: wonder and joy, with the heartaches and nightmares left out.
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