'Wizard of Oz' still defies gravity, but political themes pull us down to Earth - The Leavenworth Times

'Wizard of Oz' still defies gravity, but political themes pull us down to Earth - The Leavenworth Times

The Wizard of Oz means so many different things to so many different people.At one level it’s a classic children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post ‘Wizard of Oz’ still defies gravity, but political themes pull us down to Earth appeared first on The Leavenworth Times.

‘Wizard of Oz’ still defies gravity for Kansans, but enduring political themes pull us down to Earth

The Oz Museum in Wamego offers displays about both the novel by L. Frank Baum and subsequent stage and screen adaptations. (Clay Wirestone/Kansas Reflector) Roving with Clay Wirestone Opinion editor travels Kansas and beyond for stories off the beaten path. Read them all here. The Wizard of Oz means so many different things to so many different people. At one level it’s a classic children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” published by L. …