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American Fairy Tales: American Literature

This volume brings together classic fairy tales and folkloric stories that have shaped American literature across different eras. The collection explores the imaginative world of American storytelling traditions, featuring tales that reflect the cultural diversity and historical development of the United States. Through these stories, readers encounter the magical and moral dimensions of American folk narratives, from cautionary tales to whimsical adventures that have entertained generations. The work represents the enduring appeal of fairy tale traditions within the broader context of American literary expression, demonstrating how these timeless stories continue to influence contemporary American culture and storytelling. more

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L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum

L. Frank Baum was an American author best known for his fantasy novel series, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. His works have had a profound impact on children's literature. more

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“Some of my youthful readers are developing wonderful imaginations. This pleases me. When I was young I longed to write a great novel that should win me fame. Now that I am getting old my first book is written to amuse children. For aside from my evident inability to do anything "great," I have learned to regard fame as a will-o-the-wisp which, when caught, is not worth the possession; but to please a child is a sweet and lovely thing that warms one's heart and brings its own reward.”

“To be individual, my friends, to be different from others, is the only way to become distinguished from the common herd. Let us be glad, therefore, that we differ from one another in form and in disposition. Variety is the spice of life, and we are various enough to enjoy one another's society; so let us be content.”

“We consider a prisoner unfortunate. He is unfortunate in two ways-because he has done something wrong and because he is deprived of his liberty. Therefore we should treat him kindly, because of his misfortune, for otherwise he would become hard and bitter and would not be sorry he had done wrong.”