The Marvelous Land of Oz
1904
The Marvelous Land of Oz
1904
The sequel that became a series. In 1904, Baum expanded his Oz universe with a story stranger and more subversive than the first. Meet Tip, a boy who escapes his guardian - the unscrupulous witch Mombi - by building Jack Pumpkinhead, a man with a vegetable head brought to life through magical powder. They journey to the Emerald City, now ruled by the Scarecrow, only to find his kingdom under siege by General Jinjur and her army of rebellious girls seeking to overthrow him. What follows is a tale of magical mishaps and political upheaval that only Oz can deliver - where boys become princesses, pumpkins gain consciousness, and an army of women challenge the established order. The book introduced Princess Ozma to the series and contains one of the most delightful gender-bending twists in early children's literature. It is weird, whimsical, and surprisingly sharp about power and transformation.
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“As they passed the rows of houses they saw through the open doors that men were sweeping and dusting and washing dishes, while the women sat around in groups, gossiping and laughing.What has happened?' the Scarecrow asked a sad-looking man with a bushy beard, who wore an apron and was wheeling a baby carriage along the sidewalk.Why, we've had a revolution, your Majesty -- as you ought to know very well,' replied the man; 'and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City.'Hm!' said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. 'If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?'I really do not know,' replied the man, with a deep sigh. 'Perhaps the women are made of cast-iron.””
— L. Frank Baum
“That proves you are unusual," returned the Scarecrow; "and I am convinced that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the unusual ones. For the common folks are like the leaves of a tree, and live and die unnoticed.””
— L. Frank Baum
“How very wet this water is.””
— L. Frank Baum
“Everything has to come to an end, sometime.””
— L. Frank Baum
“As a matter of fact, we are none of us above criticism; so let us bear with each other's faults.””
— L. Frank Baum
“To 'know Thyself' is considered quite an accomplishment.””
— L. Frank Baum
“But you will admit that it is a very good thing to be alive.””
— L. Frank Baum
“Everything in life is unusual until you get accustomed to it -The Scarecrow - The Marvellous Land Of Oz by L. Frank Baum pg 103 chapter 13””
— L. Frank Baum
“For although I feel that I know a tremendous lot, I am not yet aware how much there is in the world to find out about. It will take me a little time to discover whether I am very wise or very foolish" - Jack Pumpkinhead - The Marvellous Land Of Oz by L. Frank Baum pg 20 chapter 2””
— L. Frank Baum
