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L. Frank Baum
AuthorBooks · Second hand1856-1919
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
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About L. Frank Baum
Birth
1856
Death
1919
First book
1897
Years writing
129
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
L. Frank Baum was a multifaceted author who worked as a journalist, actor, film producer, and playwright.
His most famous work, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, became a cornerstone of American children's literature.
Beyond his famous fairy tales, Baum wrote an extensive bibliography spanning over six hundred works.
The author brought to life the magical world of Oz, an imaginary place that has captivated readers for generations.
Lyman Frank Baum was born in Chittenango in 1856 and dedicated much of his career to creating fantasy worlds.
