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Soon to be a major motion picture starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana GrandeA giftable, special 25th anniversary hardcover edition of the beloved multimillioncopybestselling novel and basis of the Tony Awardwinning musicalincluding a new essay from Gregory Maguire on the nature of fantasy, The World at Hand, the World Next Door. Perfect for Wicked fans!With millions of copies in print around the world, Gregory Maguires Wicked is established not only as a commentary on our time but as a novel to revisit for years to come. Wicked relishes the inspired inventions of L. Frank Baums 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, while playing sleight of hand with our collective memories of the 1939 MGM film starring Margaret Hamilton (and Judy Garland). In this fastpaced, fantastically real, and supremely entertaining novel, Maguire has populated the largely unknown world of Oz with the power of his own imagination.Years before Dorothy and her dog crashland, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emeraldgreen skinno easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. Still, Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters Shiz University, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Ozs most promising young citizens.But Elphabas Oz is no utopia. The Wizards secret police are everywhere. Animalsthose creatures with voices, souls, and mindsare threatened with exile. Young Elphaba, green and wild and misunderstood, is determined to protect the Animalseven if it means combating the mysterious Wizard, even if it means risking her single chance at romance. Ever wiser in guilt and sorrow, she can find herself grateful when the world declares her a witch. And she can even make herself glad for that young girl from Kansas.Recognized as an iconoclastic tour de force on its initial publication, the novel has inspired the blockbuster musical of the same nameone of the longestrunning plays in Broadway history. Popular, indeed. But while the novels distant cousins hail from the traditions of magical realism, mythopoeic fantasy, and sprawling nineteenthcentury sagas of moral urgency, Maguires Wicked is as unique as its greenskinned witch.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West? A: The main theme of Wicked revolves around the concepts of good and evil, exploring moral ambiguity and the complexities of character through the story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
- Q: Is this edition of Wicked a hardcover? A: Yes, this edition of Wicked is a special 25th anniversary hardcover edition.
- Q: How many pages does Wicked have? A: Wicked has a total of 448 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of Wicked? A: The author of Wicked is Gregory Maguire.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition of Wicked? A: This edition of Wicked was published on October 13, 2020.
- Q: Are there any additional features included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes a new essay by Gregory Maguire titled 'The World at Hand, the World Next Door'.
- Q: What genre does Wicked belong to? A: Wicked falls under the genre of TV, Movie, and Video Game Adaptations.
- Q: Is there a movie adaptation of Wicked? A: Yes, Wicked is soon to be a major motion picture starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
- Q: What makes Wicked a popular choice among readers? A: Wicked is popular due to its unique retelling of the Oz story, its rich character development, and its commentary on societal issues, making it a compelling read for fans of fantasy and literary fiction.
- Q: What age group is Wicked suitable for? A: Wicked is typically suitable for older teens and adults due to its complex themes and mature content.