American Fairy Tales
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3.9 • 52 Ratings
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Publisher Description
This collection of fantasy stories was originally serialized in regional newspapers, prior to being published as a complete volume. The stories, as critics have noted, lack the high-fantasy aspect of the best of Baum's work, in Oz or out. With ironic or nonsensical morals attached to their ends, their tone is more satirical, glib, and tongue-in-cheek than is usual in children's stories; the serialization in newspapers for adult readers was appropriate for the materials.
Customer Reviews
Interesting collection from the Creator of Oz
Baum takes on “everyday” America in this series of short tales. The tales are varied with protagonists that are adults, children and animals, oh and one Store Mannequin! Political Correctness Warning that there are some bits that extremely sensitive readers might find objectionable. Worth reading to explore some of Baum’s other writings beyond the Magical Land of Oz series.