Wizard of Oz Fact #113: Baum's Vision of a Childless Oz
L. Frank Baum envisioned Oz as a place where children could visit but ultimately must return home. This grounded the fantasy in a moral framework about childhood, growth, and the importance of family: themes that continue to resonate in modern Oz adaptations.
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Source: L. Frank Baum's Philosophy of Oz