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Ever since Oz was "discovered" by L. Frank Baum in 1899, there have been critics... both good and bad. There have been some who have praised it, interpreted it as Baum's vision of Heaven, and those who have tried to show how Oz was a form of Communism.
Here then is a collection of criticisms, essays, reviews and yes, even articles of praise dealing with our favorite place on earth(?)... Oz. Enjoy!

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"Criticisms on Oz" compiled by Jim Whitcomb: Check out these takes on Oz.
"The Wizard of Oz Revealed" by Samuel Bousky: A new book explores the deep symbolism found in Oz by the author.
"We're Off To See The Wizard" by Gene Ira Katz: An article for 14850 Magazine Online.
If that link ever fails, please try here.
The MGM Script Analysis 9/98: The Multimedia Systems Group hosts this analysis and study of the "structure" of the script, including comparisons to other films. A fascinating read!
"A Few Notes on Successful Science Writing": An essay by Ross West, a University of Oregon science writer.
Some Criticism of Note
"A Parable on Populism" by Henry M. Littlefield: It took me days to find this on the web, but here it is... the original 1964 article which started it all.
"The Rise and Fall of the WOZ as a "Parable on Populism""
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"Oz: L. Frank Baum's Theosophical Utopia": Two lengthy papers by David B. Parker, assistant professor of history at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. The former are his comments on the original 1964 article by Henry M. Littlefield.
"WOZ: An Examination of the Underlying Political Allegory": More analysis of Henry M. Littlefield's 1964 article by Dan Jacobs.
Miscellaneous Criticisms & Essays
"Land, Labor, Righteousness, and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Archetypal Figures in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz": Well, the title of this essay by Kevin Knott should say it all.
"L. Frank Baum: Oz Historian or Feminist" by Dorothy Branwyn: An interesting essay. [But is the site gone?!?]
"The Wizard of Oz" by Murray Ewing 9/98: An interesting essay on the book and MGM's film from the musings in Baleful Head.
MGM's The Wizard of Oz: Political Satire of FDR and His "New Deal": An essay by Kim Meyers.
"The Wizard of Oz as a Monetary Allegory": Oz might well have been inspired by the story of William Jennings Bryan... [some people just think way too hard!]
"Avatars in Oz" by Hilary McLellan: "The Wizard of Oz" as an allegory for the 19th Century silver movement.
"Research in the Land of Oz" by T. R. Young: "The Wizard of Oz" as an Easter tale?... [again, thinking way too hard!]
"The Wizard of Oz In Relation to Drugs": A "scary" page at Planet Groovy.
"The Cowardly Lion" by Chris A.: A student analyzes why he feels the Cowardly Lion is the most important of the four major characters in Oz.
"The Man-Machine and Artificial Intelligence" by Bruce Mazlish: An essay the utilizes our friend Tik-Tok.
"Some Thoughts on Toto" by Maya Seligman: Believe it or not... Toto bashing!
@ What? Magazine: Check out their take on Oz. [But is the site gone?!?]
"Star Wars vs. The Wizard of Oz": One and the same story?
"Comparison of When a Hero Dies and Wizard of Oz by Chris F.: A student compares Anne Schraff's realistic mystery and L.Frank Baum's fantasy.

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