The Woggle-Bug Book, 1905: A Facsimile Reproduction With an Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

L. Frank Baum

9781332212958: The Woggle-Bug Book, 1905: A Facsimile Reproduction With an Introduction (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1332212956 ISBN 13 : 9781332212958

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The Woggle-Bug Book is the least known of Lyman Frank Baum's fantasies for children. Scholarly and popular books on Baum usually mention the story only in passing. In part, scholarly neglect results from the fact that The Woggle-Bug Book is extraordinarily rare, owned by few collectors and fewer libraries; and the reader who is lucky enough to locate the book soon realizes that it is not of the quality of Baum's major works. The Woggle-Bug Book, however, is important not for its artistic power (which is negligible) but for the light that it sheds on Baum's writing at an important period in his career.

Before L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) wrote America's greatest fairy tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), his life had been characterized by a series of false starts. His affluent childhood in upstate New York was succeeded by brief careers as an actor, an axle-grease manufacturer, a newspaper publisher, an owner of a general store, a reporter, a crockery salesman, and the publisher of a journal for window-trimmers. He had achieved brief success as a playwright with an Irish melodrama entitled The Maid of Arran, which toured the country in 1882 and 1883.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2017
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332212956
ISBN 13: 9781332212958
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 70
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The Woggle-Bug Book, 1905: A Facsimile Reproduction With an Introduction

L. Frank Baum, Douglas G. Greene

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2017

ISBN 10 : 1332212956 ISBN 13 : 9781332212958

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Within the pages of this book, find a whimsical journey that unfolds the story of a highly magnified Woggle-Bug, a peculiar insect adorned with knowledge and linguistic flair. Join the Woggle-Bug as it ventures beyond its ordinary world into the boundless realms of America, encountering a vibrant cast of characters, including Irish servants, Swedish widows, and Arab sheiks. Unexpected adventures await as the Woggle-Bug embarks on a quest to possess a checkered dress, leading to a series of humorous mishaps and satirical encounters. Underlying the whimsical nature of this tale lies a deeper exploration of societal norms and cultural stereotypes. The author cleverly uses the Woggle-Bug's fascination with the dress to highlight the absurdity of judging solely by appearances and embrace individuality. Through the Woggle-Bug's interactions with diverse characters, the book playfully touches upon the themes of vanity, love, and the pursuit of beauty. By blending fantasy and social commentary, this book invites readers to indulge in a delightful and thought-provoking adventure, leaving them with a fresh perspective on the often-overlooked significance of appreciating our differences and embracing the beauty that lies within diversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332212958_0

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