What are L Frank Baum's accomplishments?

Answer 1

L. Frank Baum is best known for writing the beloved children's book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and its sequels. He was a prolific author who wrote more than 55 novels, as well as numerous short stories and poems. Baum's work continues to captivate readers of all ages and has inspired numerous adaptations in various media.

Answer 2

Chicago and Hollywood are the places where L Frank Baum wrote stories.

Specifically, author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) moved from New York to South Dakota to Illinois to California. It was when he relocated to Chicago, Illinois that he became serious about writing stories for children. Because of his interest in the early film industry, he settled down in the Hollywood area, continued to write and concomitantly began a career as film producer.

Answer 3

Family as well as art, birds, flowers, furnishings, movies, theater and writing were the interests of Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919).

Specifically, the author loved first and foremost the family into which he was born and that which he created with his wife. But he also liked building bird residences and gardening since he had a passion for wildlife and flowers. Additionally, he liked acting and writing as well as directing and producing for his own film and theater companies.

Answer 4

Birding, boating, crafting and gardening were among the hobbies of Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919).

Specifically, the author loved to interact with nature. He had spent many happy childhood days on the huge family country estate at Rose Lawn. He enjoyed water activities and bought a lake cottage for weekend fun after he and his wife moved to the Chicago area. When the couple moved to Hollywood, the Oz series originator became known for taming Songbirds and cultivating gardens.

Answer 5

A journalistic style applied to fiction was the writing style used by Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919).

Specifically, the originator of the Oz series had journalistic and dramatic interests and experience going back to his teen years. He drew on a vast knowledge of literature and regular experiences on the stage when it came to writing plays, poems and stories. He chose newspaper editing as one of many careers during his early years as a married man with a growing family to support. A journalistic style of the precise word and succinct phrasing in narrating events came to characterize the writer's fictional works as well.

Answer 6

Writer, stage director and film producer are the accomplishments of Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919).

Specifically, Lyman Frank Baum is the author and series originator of fourteen books dealing with adventures in the beautiful, enchanted, magical lands of Oz. He is considered one of the early pioneers in modern technology adapted as special effects on stage. He also is respected as one of the early supporters of silent film, particularly in the cinematic adaptations of modern literature such as his works to the silver screen.

Answer 7

New York is where L Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) grew up.

Specifically, the author and Oz series originator was born in Chittenango, in the center-west of New York state. He spent much of his early years on Rose Lawn, the family estate. In fact, he basically did not leave home until he was 12 years old and had to spend an unhappy time at Peekskill Military Academy in the extreme southern portion of the state.