The fairy tale «The Wizard of the Emerald City» was first published in 1939. Here is what A. Volkov writes about this: “I wrote the fairy tale“ The Wizard of the Emerald City ”based on the fairy tale of the American writer Lyman Frank“ The Sage from Oz, but I changed a lot in it, added new chapters. ” The fairy tale «The Wizard of the Emerald City» has a happy fate. It was translated into more than 13 languages, filmed, and an animated film was shot based on its motives.
The story of friendship and mutual assistance, which helped Ellie and her friends to overcome all difficulties in the Magic Land and achieve the fulfillment of the most cherished desires, is popular and loved today.
Performed by: Alexey Borzunov
Producer: Vladimir Vorobiev
© A. Volkov (heirs)
Original Russian Text © L.V. Vladimirsky, illustrations
© & ℗ SP Vorobiev V.A. 2013
© & ℗ ID SOYUZ 2013
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