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Gregory MaguireFantasy · Fiction·b. 1954
The Wicked Years
Gregory Maguire's "The Wicked Years" reimagines the Land of Oz, focusing on the untold story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. This dark fantasy series explores themes of good versus evil, political intrigue, and the nature of truth through the eyes of its misunderstood characters.
The series is intended to be read in publication order, starting with "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," followed by "Son of a Witch," "A Lion Among Men," and "Out of Oz."
The first book in the series, "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," was adapted into the highly successful Broadway musical "Wicked."
The series is a reimagining and expansion of the world of Oz created by L. Frank Baum, offering a darker and more complex perspective on familiar characters and events.