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Tag Archives: Fantasy Literature
The Wonderful Women of Oz
With the recent premiere of the long-awaited movie adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s book, Wicked, there is much talk about not only Glinda and Elphaba, two of Oz’s most famous witches, but also the larger Wizard of Oz universe. While we … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy and Activism, American Literature, Authors, Authors and literature, Uncategorized, women's history, Women's suffrage
Tagged Betsy Bobbin, Book illustrations, Children's literature, Dorothy Gale, Fantasy Literature, Female characters, Fitzhugh collection, General Jinjur, L. Frank Baum, Matilda Joslyn Gage, Oz Books, Ozma, Toppan Rare Books Library, Wicked, Wizard of Oz
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The Macabre Magic of Richard Matheson’s Stories – Part One
Richard Matheson was a master of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. His stories and novels have inspired countless films, TV shows, and writers, from The Twilight Zone to Steven Spielberg, from Stephen King to George A. Romero. He wrote about … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Fantasy, Halloween, Horror, Literature, Pop Culture, popular culture, science fiction, Uncategorized
Tagged Fantasy Literature, Film Adaptations, Halloween, Halloween reads, Horror Literature, I Am Legend, Richard Matheson, Science Fiction Literature, The Twilight Zone
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