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Wicked

By Gregory Maguire
Series: The Wicked Years
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Wicked retells L. Frank Baum's classic tale from the perspective of the infamous Wicked Witch of the West. Gregory Maguire imagines the rich backstory of Elphaba, the misunderstood green-skinned girl whose journey challenges notions of good and evil. Set in a vividly realised Oz, this fantasy explores themes of identity, prejudice, and morality amidst talking animals, oppressed Munchkinlanders, and complex characters like the Tin Man.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking fantasy that reinterprets classic stories, as well as fans of richly developed characters and morally complex narratives. Also essential for those interested in unique takes on well-known mythologies and Oz enthusiasts.

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Set in an Oz where a morose Wizard battles suicidal thoughts, the story of the green-skinned Elphaba, otherwise known as the Wicked Witch of the West, profiles her as an animal rights activist striving to avenge her dear sister's death.

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When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?

Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence.

And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.

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Praised as "an outstanding work of imagination" by USA Today, Wicked has been lauded for its originality and depth. Stephen Schwartz, composer of the musical adaptation, calls it a life-changing book. Philip Pullman hails it as "an astonishing achievement" for reinventing a beloved world, while Newsday highlights its shrewd imagination and beautiful writing in reviving the Wicked Witch for modern readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060987107

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 1996

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 495g

Pages: 448

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Gregory Maguire Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: The Wicked Years

About the Author

Gregory Maguire is the New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister; Lost; Mirror Mirror; and the Wicked Years, a series that includes Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz. Now a beloved classic, Wicked is the basis for a blockbuster Tony Award—winning Broadway musical. Maguire has lectured on art, literature, and culture both at home and abroad. He lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.

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