Wizard of Oz Fact #105: L. Frank Baum's Revolutionary Approach
L. Frank Baum created Oz as a deliberate departure from European fairy tales. He wanted an American fairy tale with American characters and values. Published in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz became one of the first bestselling children’s books in the United States.
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Source: L. Frank Baum Official Biography