What "Wicked" Understands About the World of Oz
Briefly

"Every generation has an Oz story, but one retelling best captures what makes L. Frank Baum's world sing. The clear favorite may be The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which embodies American ideals like self-sufficiency and personal reinvention."
"Baum’s world is best remembered as it has appeared on-screen, especially with the 1939 musical film starring Judy Garland. It showcased memorable songs like 'Over the Rainbow' and iconic visuals.“
"No transformation has been more vital to Oz’s longevity than Wicked, the revisionist origin story of the Wicked Witch. Its prominence rivals that of Baum's original text and extends the legacy of Oz."
Read at The Atlantic
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