American Fairy Tales: A Quick Read edition
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This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 3 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 13 minutes
American Fairy Tales is a collection of twelve fantasy stories by L. Frank Baum, published in 1901. The stories were serialized in five major newspapers before being compiled into a book. The first edition featured an unusual design with illustrated borders, reflecting medieval influences. The stories have a satirical and tongue-in-cheek tone, with ironic morals. "The Magic Bon Bons" was the most popular tale. The second edition, published in 1908, included new illustrations and three additional stories. Baum also adapted some of the tales for film and stage. Overall, American Fairy Tales showcases Baum's imaginative storytelling and his ability to captivate both children and adult readers with his whimsical narratives.
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This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 3 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 13 minutes
American Fairy Tales is a collection of twelve fantasy stories by L. Frank Baum, published in 1901. The stories were serialized in five major newspapers before being compiled into a book. The first edition featured an unusual design with illustrated borders, reflecting medieval influences. The stories have a satirical and tongue-in-cheek tone, with ironic morals. "The Magic Bon Bons" was the most popular tale. The second edition, published in 1908, included new illustrations and three additional stories. Baum also adapted some of the tales for film and stage. Overall, American Fairy Tales showcases Baum's imaginative storytelling and his ability to captivate both children and adult readers with his whimsical narratives.
L. Frank Baum
**L. Frank Baum** (1856–1919) est un auteur américain surtout célèbre pour avoir créé l’univers d’Oz avec *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz* (1900), un conte fantastique devenu un pilier de la littérature jeunesse. Ancien journaliste, acteur et entrepreneur, Baum a écrit plus de 60 œuvres, dont 14 romans consacrés au pays d’Oz, mêlant aventure, humour et une touche de satire sociale. Son ambition était d’offrir aux enfants des histoires où **la magie côtoie le quotidien**, sans les cauchemars des contes traditionnels.
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