The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is far more than a children’s tale. It is a symbolic journey that explores desire, identity, fear, innocence, courage, and transformation. At the dawn of the twentieth century, L. Frank Baum created a world that refuses to age: a familiar Kansas, a storm that can sweep anyone away, and a yellow brick road that still speaks to every generation.
Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion are not just beloved characters—they are timeless archetypes. Their doubts, weaknesses, and hopes mirror our own. This ability to make the simple profound is what makes Baum an author who continues to resonate across ages.
In this edition, the exclusive introduction by Andrew Hole offers a modern and revealing perspective on the novel.
It sheds light on:
The historical and cultural rootsThe symbolic layersWhy this novel has inspired films, musicals, and readers worldwide for over a century
Whether you love classic literature, stories that awaken the imagination, or timeless narratives that speak directly to the heart, this edition is the perfect way to rediscover one of the foundational myths of American storytelling.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is not merely a book to read or listen to:
it is a path— an invitation to follow your own yellow brick road, wherever it may lead.
Duration - 5h 1m.
Author - L. Frank Baum.
Narrator - Margaret Sloan.
Published Date - Tuesday, 06 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2025 Oldpress ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is far more than a children’s tale. It is a symbolic journey that explores desire, identity, fear, innocence, courage, and transformation. At the dawn of the twentieth century, L. Frank Baum created a world that refuses to age: a familiar Kansas, a storm that can sweep anyone away, and a yellow brick road that still speaks to every generation. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion are not just beloved characters—they are timeless archetypes. Their doubts, weaknesses, and hopes mirror our own. This ability to make the simple profound is what makes Baum an author who continues to resonate across ages. In this edition, the exclusive introduction by Andrew Hole offers a modern and revealing perspective on the novel. It sheds light on: The historical and cultural rootsThe symbolic layersWhy this novel has inspired films, musicals, and readers worldwide for over a century Whether you love classic literature, stories that awaken the imagination, or timeless narratives that speak directly to the heart, this edition is the perfect way to rediscover one of the foundational myths of American storytelling. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is not merely a book to read or listen to: it is a path— an invitation to follow your own yellow brick road, wherever it may lead. Duration - 5h 1m. Author - L. Frank Baum. Narrator - Margaret Sloan. Published Date - Tuesday, 06 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Oldpress ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:21
Editorial Introduction
Duration:00:42:43
Author's Introduction
Duration:00:01:43
Chapter 1
Duration:00:07:24
Chapter 2
Duration:00:13:01
Chapter 3
Duration:00:12:21
Chapter 4
Duration:00:09:04
Chapter 5
Duration:00:12:31
Chapter 6
Duration:00:09:43
Chapter 7
Duration:00:11:13
Chapter 8
Duration:00:12:09
Chapter 9
Duration:00:08:54
Chapter 10
Duration:00:12:21
Chapter 11
Duration:00:22:51
Chapter 12
Duration:00:22:41
Chapter 13
Duration:00:07:31
Chapter 14
Duration:00:12:00
Chapter 15
Duration:00:17:53
Chapter 16
Duration:00:06:08
Chapter 17
Duration:00:07:19
Chapter 18
Duration:00:15:03
Chapter 19
Duration:00:06:29
Chapter 20
Duration:00:10:03
Chapter 21
Duration:00:05:58
Chapter 22
Duration:00:06:07
Chapter 23
Duration:00:08:04
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21