Baum

Speech parts

1. Baum - Noun

2. Baum - Proper noun

Meaning

United States writer of children's books (1856-1919)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

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Examples

Adaptations seeAlso Baum also wrote a musical stage adaptation of the book, circa 1913, with composer Louis F. Gotschalk, however this musical was never staged. Source: Internet

After discovering that the myths about the West's incalculable riches were baseless, Baum created "an extension of the American frontier in Oz". Source: Internet

Baum agreed with authors such as Carroll that fantasy literature was important for children, along with numerous illustrations, but he also wanted to create a story that had recognizable American elements in it, such as farming and industrialization. Source: Internet

Baum and Tietjens had worked on a musical of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1901 and based closely upon the book, but it was rejected. Source: Internet

At 20, Baum took on the national craze of breeding fancy poultry. Source: Internet

Baum did this to end the Oz series, but was forced to restart the series with this book due to financial hardships. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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