A fable for adults on the subject of destiny and free will by a writer of children's books. It tells the story of Elphaba before she became the Wicked Witch of the West in the land of Oz. The novel traces her career as nun, nurse, pro-democracy activist and animal rights defender.
A fable for adults on the subject of destiny and free will by a writer of children's books. It tells the story of Elphaba before she became the Wicked Witch of the West in the land of Oz. The novel traces her career as nun, nurse, pro-democracy activist and animal rights defender.
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Reimagining classic children's fairy tales and fantasy literature from fresh, complex perspectives has established a distinct subgenre in contemporary fiction, led by the iconic 1995 novel Wicked. Gregory Maguire turned L. Frank Baum's Oz lore inside out by detailing the life of the misunderstood Elphaba Thropp, creating a widespread cultural phenomenon. The novel was subsequently adapted into a long-running 2003 Broadway musical and a feature film series.
Beyond this landmark success, Maguire has authored several dozen crossover books for both adults and young readers, frequently taking familiar folklore, classic Victorian stories, and nursery tales to explore moral nuance, identity, and social commentary.
Born on June 9, 1954, Gregory Maguire began his publishing career in children's fiction, debuting with his first novel, The Lightning Time, in 1978. For years, he dedicated his career to young people's literature as both an author and an educator. He helped co-found Children's Literature New England, Inc., an educational charity raising awareness about the vital role of literature in children's lives, co-directing the non-profit organization for 25 years. He also taught at and assisted with directing the Center for the Study of Children's Literature.
In 1995, Maguire published Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, marking his transition into writing novels for adults. The book's widespread popularity led to sequels such as Son of a Witch in 2005, alongside other acclaimed adult novels that re-examine classic literary origins, including Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and After Alice.
Maguire's adult fiction is largely defined by its inventive revisionism of well-known children's stories and traditional fairy tales. By placing canonical antagonists and peripheral figures at the center of his narratives, he investigates themes of morality, perception, political intrigue, and prejudice. His prose balances detailed historical setting, philosophical inquiry, and psychological depth, inviting readers to question traditional binary views of good and evil.
1 books in catalog
Reimagining classic children's fairy tales and fantasy literature from fresh, complex perspectives has established a distinct subgenre in contemporary fiction, led by the iconic 1995 novel Wicked. Gregory Maguire turned L. Frank Baum's Oz lore inside out by detailing the life of the misunderstood Elphaba Thropp, creating a widespread cultural phenomenon. The novel was subsequently adapted into a long-running 2003 Broadway musical and a feature film series.
Beyond this landmark success, Maguire has authored several dozen crossover books for both adults and young readers, frequently taking familiar folklore, classic Victorian stories, and nursery tales to explore moral nuance, identity, and social commentary.
Born on June 9, 1954, Gregory Maguire began his publishing career in children's fiction, debuting with his first novel, The Lightning Time, in 1978. For years, he dedicated his career to young people's literature as both an author and an educator. He helped co-found Children's Literature New England, Inc., an educational charity raising awareness about the vital role of literature in children's lives, co-directing the non-profit organization for 25 years. He also taught at and assisted with directing the Center for the Study of Children's Literature.
In 1995, Maguire published Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, marking his transition into writing novels for adults. The book's widespread popularity led to sequels such as Son of a Witch in 2005, alongside other acclaimed adult novels that re-examine classic literary origins, including Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and After Alice.
Maguire's adult fiction is largely defined by its inventive revisionism of well-known children's stories and traditional fairy tales. By placing canonical antagonists and peripheral figures at the center of his narratives, he investigates themes of morality, perception, political intrigue, and prejudice. His prose balances detailed historical setting, philosophical inquiry, and psychological depth, inviting readers to question traditional binary views of good and evil.
The Wicked Years
The Wicked Years
