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Four hundred six [406] pages is the length of the novel 'Wicked' by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. The publication date is 1995. The publisher is Harper Collins. It's the beginning novel in Maguire's 'Wicked Years' series.
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∙ 13y agoThus far, there are three books in the 'The Wicked Years' series by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]:
1. 'The Wicked Witch of the West', 1995;
2. 'Son of a Witch', 2005; and
3. 'A Lion Among Men', 2008.
There will be at least one or two more books in the series. The author has indicated that he may have to spread the conclusion over two [2] volumes in order to cover everything that he needs to in order to conclude the series.
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What was the Wicked Witch of the West's name in the movie The Wizard of Oz?
In the original book and the 1902/1903 stage version of The Wizard of Oz, author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919] presented the Wicked Witch of the East without any name. The posthumous 1939 film version similarly maintained a silence as to any name other than Wicked Witch of the East. However, decades later, author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] gave the name of Nessarose Thropp to the Wicked Witch of the East, and of Elphaba Thropp to the Wicked Witch of the West.
Is Elphaba Thropp good in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
No, Elphaba Thropp isn't presented as a good person in either the original 1900 book edition or the beloved 1939 film version of 'The Wizard of Oz'. In both the book and the movie, she's identified just as the 'Wicked Witch of the West'. It's only with the novel 'Wicked' of 1995 and the musical 'Wicked' of 2003 that she's given the name of 'Elphaba Thropp', and a chance to defend her wicked reputation as accurate or not.
Why did Dorothy want to see the wizard?
In the "Wicked Years" series of novels by Gregory Maguire there wasn't any actual reason given as to why The Wizard seized power of Oz. He did come to Oz in search of the Grimmerie which was brought to Oz and hidden by another wizard. My opinion is that he seized power in order to aid his search for the Grimmerie.
Did the wicked witches of Wizard of Oz have names?
In the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum and the 1939 film, the Wicked Witch of the West had no name.In the Gregory Maguire book "Wicked, The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," the Wicked Witch of the West was named Elphaba (a clever manipulation of L. Frank Baum).In the Broadway musical "Wicked," the Wicked Witch of the West is also named Elphaba.The Wicked Witch of the East had a small role in the L. Fank Baum book and the 1939 film. Her call to fame was her death, in both the book and movie.In the book by Maguire and in the Broadway musical, the Wicked Witch of the East's name was Nessarose.In the script for the MGM film, the Witch was originally called Gulcheria (after Miss Gulch).
Did the Wicked Witch of the East have a name?
In the book The Wizard of Oz, author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919] leaves the Wicked Witch of the East unnamed. In Wicked, Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] gives her the name Nessarose Thropp. Which is obviously the Wicked Witch of the West's sister. (Elphaba Thropp)
What are some popular books written by Gregory Maguire?
Gregory Maguire is an author known for his retellings of classic tales. He is probably most famous for his Oz stories in the series called, "Wicked".
What is the first book in the series wicked?
The first book in the Wicked series by Gregory Maguire is "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West." It reimagines the story of the Wicked Witch of the West from "The Wizard of Oz" and explores her journey and motivations.
Will Gregory Maguire write a fourth novel in his 'Wicked Years' series?
Yes, Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] plans to write a fourth novel in his 'Wicked Years' series. That's one of his many projects for 2010. Whether or not the fourth novel will be the last is unknown at this point.
Is 'A Lion Among Men' Gregory Maguire's Wicked Year 3?
Yes. The 'Wicked Years' series begins in 1995 with 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'. It continues with 'Son of a Witch' in 2005. The latest, third part in the series is 'A Lion Among Men', in 2008.
When did the 'Wicked' series come out?
The original novel "Wicked:The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire was released in 1995. The musical Wicked isn't published (but you can find almost accurate librettos on the internet, or you can buy The Grimmerie online or at the musical, which contains a partial script), but it premiered at San Francisco's Curran Theatre in May 2003. In October, 2003, it moved to Broadway's Gershwin Theatre.
Who illustrated 'Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'?
Douglas Smith illustrated 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'. The novel 'Wicked' was published in 1995. It was the first volume in the 'Wicked Years' series by author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. It was followed by 'Son of a Witch' in 2007, and 'A Lion Among Men' in 2008. The second and third volumes also were illustrated by Smith.
Will 'Wicked' be released as a movie in 2012?
Maybe yes, maybe no, 'Wicked' will be released as a movie in 2012. Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954], author of the series upon which the musical is based, indicates that he's planning to conclude 'The Wicked Years' series with one or two more books that will be written in 2010 and 2011. So a movie release in 2012 may be opportune, in terms of riding the continued wave of Maguire's successful publishing career. But it may or may not be opportune in terms of the continued, huge national and international successes of the musical.
What is the basis of the story 'Wicked' that is now a stage play?
The story 'Wicked' by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] is based upon characters in the original 1900 book edition, and beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz' by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919]. Although written and published decades later, in 1995, the book essentially is a prequel to Baum's first book in his Oz series. Baum's book shows the Witch as cruel and vindictive. Maguire's book explains why Elphaba Thropp ends up with the reputation as the Wicked Witch of the West.
When is the fourth book in the 'Wicked Years' coming out?
Late 2010 or early 2011 may be the release dates for the fourth book in the 'Wicked Years' series by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. It depends upon how long it is and whether or not it's the final book in the series. The author indicates that the fourth book is his project of the year for 2010. He also indicates that it'll be the final book in the series only if he covers everything that he wants to get covered.The book 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' was published in 1995. The second book, 'Son of a Witch', was published in 2005. The third book, 'A Lion Among Men' was published in 2008.
What is the name of of the wicked witch of the west in wizard of oz?
In the original book and the 1902/1903 stage versions of The Wizard of Oz by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the Wicked Witch of the West remains nameless. Likewise, the Wicked Witch of the East remains nameless. But, decades later, author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] gave the Wicked Witch of the West the name Elphaba Thropp, and the Wicked Witch of the East the name Nessarose Thropp.
What was the Wicked Witch of the West's name in the movie The Wizard of Oz?
In the original book and the 1902/1903 stage version of The Wizard of Oz, author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919] presented the Wicked Witch of the East without any name. The posthumous 1939 film version similarly maintained a silence as to any name other than Wicked Witch of the East. However, decades later, author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] gave the name of Nessarose Thropp to the Wicked Witch of the East, and of Elphaba Thropp to the Wicked Witch of the West.
Is Elphaba Thropp good in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
No, Elphaba Thropp isn't presented as a good person in either the original 1900 book edition or the beloved 1939 film version of 'The Wizard of Oz'. In both the book and the movie, she's identified just as the 'Wicked Witch of the West'. It's only with the novel 'Wicked' of 1995 and the musical 'Wicked' of 2003 that she's given the name of 'Elphaba Thropp', and a chance to defend her wicked reputation as accurate or not.
