In fact, in a later book in the series, the rightful ruler of Oz is revealed to be a girl. In addition, Baum created a world that was largely matriarchal.

This influence is allegedly seen in his creation of strong female characters, and some consider Dorothy one of the first feminist heroes in children’s literature. Baum’s mother-in-law was a noted advocate for women’s rights, including suffrage, and he adopted many of her progressive causes. Notably, the book has been seen as a feminist work. While The Wizard of Oz is a wonderful and exciting adventure for children-with the appealing message that people already possess what they thought they lacked-some readers believed the seemingly simple fairy tale actually explored more complex political and societal issues. Baum penned 13 more Oz books-the last of which, Glinda of Oz, appeared in 1920, a year after his death-and the series was continued by another writer. The Wizard of Oz was an immediate best seller, and translations appeared around the world. Denslow’s lavish illustrations proved highly popular. Readers were instantly won over by Dorothy’s pluck and the fully realized Land of Oz.

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