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edited by Ranjit S. DighePublication Details
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The heart of the book is an annotated version of The Wizard of Oz that highlights the possible political and monetary symbolism in the book by relating characters, settings, and incidents in it to the historical events and figures of the 1890s, the decade in which Baum wrote his story. Despite an incongruence with Baum’s intent, reading the story as a parable continues to provide a remarkable window into the historical events of the 1890s and, thus, constitutes a tremendous teaching tool for historians, economists, and political scientists. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)Subject
- Baum, L. Frank — (Lyman Frank), — 1856-1919. — Wizard of Oz
- Baum, L. Frank — (Lyman Frank), — 1856-1919 — Political and social views
- Baum, L. Frank — (Lyman Frank), — 1856-1919 — Knowledge — Economics
- Politics and literature — United States — History — 20th century
- Children’s stories, American — History and criticism
- Political fiction, American — History and criticism
- Fantasy fiction, American — History and criticism
- Economics in literature
- Money in literature
- Oz (Imaginary place)
- Allegory
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Contents
- 1. Introduction: The Colors of Money
- 2. "If I Only Had a Brain": A Primer on Gold, Silver, and the American Monetary System
- 3. "Populism Will Put Them to Sleep": A Short History of the Populist Movement of the 1890s
- 4. L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with Annotations
- App. A. Another Fiat-Money Metaphor, from The Marvelous Land of Oz
- App. B. William Jennings Bryan’s "Cross of Gold" Speech
- App. C. The Quantity Theory of Money
ISBN
- 0275974197
- 0275974189
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