Mary Louise Adopts a Soldier
Mary Louise Adopts a Soldier

Author: Emma Speed Sampson

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-13

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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Within the pages of 'Mary Louise Adopts a Soldier,' readers are invited into a compelling fusion of perspectives that bridge the tender intricacies of human connection with poignant wartime narratives. This anthology stands unique, not merely for its blend of emotional depth and historical context but for its exploration of the nuanced interplay between patriotism and personal growth. The literary craftsmanship on display spans a gamut from evocative storytelling to insightful character studies, making it a standout collection that transcends the boundaries of conventional war literature. The standout pieces within this collection evoke a profound empathy and understanding, providing a window into the soul of its era. The combined efforts of Emma Speed Sampson and L. Frank Baum bring forth a collection that is as diverse in its authorship as it is unified in its thematic exploration. Each, in their own right, has contributed significantly to early 20th-century literature, with Baum's foray into the fantastical and Sampson's grounded, character-driven narratives. Their collective works within this anthology exemplify the complex landscape of American sentiment during wartime, capturing the zeitgeist of an era marked by tumult and transformation. Through their contrasting yet complementary styles, they craft a narrative mosaic that offers a multifaceted understanding of human resilience and compassion during times of conflict. 'Mary Louise Adopts a Soldier' is an essential read for those who seek to immerse themselves in the emotional and historical fabric of an era. This anthology not only offers readers a chance to explore the depths of human emotion and the complexities of wartime morality through the lens of remarkable authors but also serves as a rich resource for understanding the cultural and literary shifts of early 20th-century America. Recommended for readers who appreciate the interweaving of historical events with personal narratives, this collection promises to enrich ones perspective on war, humanity, and the enduring power of storytelling.

Mary Louise Adopts a Soldier
Mary Louise Adopts a Soldier

Author: Edith van Dyne Emma Speed Sampson

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-01-04

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9781793182951

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Girls to the Rescue
Girls to the Rescue

Author: Emily Hamilton-Honey

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2020-05-25

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1476668795

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During World War I, as young men journeyed overseas to battle, American women maintained the home front by knitting, fundraising, and conserving supplies. These became daily chores for young girls, but many longed to be part of a larger, more glorious war effort--and some were. A new genre of young adult books entered the market, written specifically with the young girls of the war period in mind and demonstrating the wartime activities of women and girls all over the world. Through fiction, girls could catch spies, cross battlefields, man machine guns, and blow up bridges. These adventurous heroines were contemporary feminist role models, creating avenues of leadership for women and inspiring individualism and self-discovery. The work presented here analyzes the powerful messages in such literature, how it created awareness and grappled with the engagement of real girls in the United States and Allied war effort, and how it reflects their contemporaries' awareness of girls' importance.

L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum

Author: Katharine M. Rogers

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1429979844

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Since it was first introduced over a hundred years ago in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum's world of Oz has become one of the most enduring and beloved creations in children's literature. It has influenced numerous prominent writers and intellectuals, and become a lasting part of the culture itself. L. Frank Baum was born in 1856 in upstate New York, the seventh child of a very successful barrel-maker and later oil producer. However, Baum's own career path was a rocky one. Beginning as an actor, Baum tried working as a traveling salesman, the editor of a small town newspaper and the publisher of a trade journal on retailing, failing to distinguish himself in any occupation. His careers either failed to provide a sufficient living for his beloved wife Maud and their children or were so exhausting as to be debilitating. In the 1890's, L. Frank Baum took the advice of his mother-in-law, suffragist leader Matilda Gage, and turned his attention to trying to sell the stories he'd been telling to his sons and their friends. After a few children's books published with varying success, he published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900 and it quickly became a bestseller and has remained so ever since. In this first full-length adult biography of Baum, Rogers discusses some of the aspects that made his work unique and has likely contributed to Oz's long-lasting appeal, including Baum's early support of feminism and how it was reflected in his characters, his interest in Theosophy and how it took form in his books, and the celebration in his stories of traditional American values. Grounding his imaginative creations, particularly in his fourteen Oz books, in the reality of his day, Katharine M. Rogers explores the fascinating life and influences of America's greatest writer for children.

Literary Afterlife
Literary Afterlife

Author: Bernard A. Drew

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2010-03-08

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 078645721X

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This is an encyclopedic work, arranged by broad categories and then by original authors, of literary pastiches in which fictional characters have reappeared in new works after the deaths of the authors that created them. It includes book series that have continued under a deceased writer's real or pen name, undisguised offshoots issued under the new writer's name, posthumous collaborations in which a deceased author's unfinished manuscript is completed by another writer, unauthorized pastiches, and "biographies" of literary characters. The authors and works are entered under the following categories: Action and Adventure, Classics (18th Century and Earlier), Classics (19th Century), Classics (20th Century), Crime and Mystery, Espionage, Fantasy and Horror, Humor, Juveniles (19th Century), Juveniles (20th Century), Poets, Pulps, Romances, Science Fiction and Westerns. Each original author entry includes a short biography, a list of original works, and information on the pastiches based on the author's characters.

Queer Oz
Queer Oz

Author: Tison Pugh

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2023-04-21

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1496845331

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Regardless of his own sexual orientation, L. Frank Baum’s fictions revel in queer, trans, and other transgressive themes. Baum’s life in the late 1800s and early 1900s coincided with the rise of sexology in the Western world, as a cascade of studies heightened awareness of the complexity of human sexuality. His years of productivity also coincided with the rise of children’s literature as a unique field of artistic creation. Best known for his Oz series, Baum produced a staggering number of children’s and juvenile book series under male and female pseudonyms, including the Boy Fortune Hunters series, the Aunt Jane’s Nieces series, and the Mary Louise series, along with many miscellaneous tales for young readers. Baum envisioned his fantasy works as progressive fictions, aspiring to create in the Oz series “a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out.” In line with these progressive aspirations, his works are often sexually progressive as well, with surprisingly queer and trans touches that reject the standard fairy-tale narrative path toward love and marriage. From Ozma of Oz’s backstory as a boy named Tip to the genderless character Chick the Cherub, from the homosocial adventures of his Boy Fortune Hunters to the determined rejection of romance for Aunt Jane’s Nieces, Queer Oz: L. Frank Baum's Trans Tales and Other Astounding Adventures in Sex and Gender shows how Baum utilized the freedoms of children’s literature, in its carnivalesque celebration of a world turned upside-down, to reimagine the meanings of gender and sexuality in early twentieth-century America and to re-envision them for the future.

The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)
The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

Author: L. Frank Baum

Publisher: Delphi Classics

Published: 2017-07-17

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1788771060

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of L. Frank Baum’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Baum includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Baum’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles