The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Literary Qualities
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has appealed to readers for more than a century. Although the novel has often been criticized as mediocre and not well-written, Baum's story has enthralled audiences due to many literary techniques he employed to create his imaginary world. His use of an omniscient narrator enables readers to see Dorothy's adventure from a broader viewpoint than if her story had been told in first person. Details about each character's motivations and point of view are presented, as are supplemental scenic descriptions of the places and people the characters are...
[The entire page is 762 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
Navigate
Tell a friend about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at eNotes.
