VILLA PARK, IL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Acclaimed author and scholar Loretta Pyrdek has unveiled her latest work, The Oz Code: Allegory on Isolationism, published on November 5, 2024. This thought-provoking book reinterprets L. Frank Baum’s beloved fable, The Wizard of Oz, and its enduring characters, offering a compelling argument that they represent key historical figures and pivotal events of the Twentieth Century.

In The Oz Code, Pyrdek builds on previous interpretations, notably Henry Littlefield’s essay, “The Wizard of Oz: A Parable on Populism,” which suggested the Cowardly Lion symbolizes William Jennings Bryan and the Wizard could represent various U.S. presidents of the era. However, Pyrdek presents a bold counter-argument: that the Wizard himself is none other than Bryan, the three-time Democratic presidential candidate, rather than a composite figure.

Drawing on extensive research and documentation, Pyrdek explores how The Wizard of Oz mirrors America’s struggle with isolationism, emphasizing the crucial lessons these historical parallels hold for the present. With a masterful blend of literature, history, and mythology, The Oz Code provides an eye-opening lens through which readers can reassess both Baum’s classic and America’s political trajectory in the 20th century.

Pyrdek, who holds an Honors M.A. and has an impressive background in both published writing and teaching, brings a fresh, timely perspective to an age-old tale. Her rigorous analysis, combined with striking visuals and well-cited references, makes The Oz Code a must-read for those interested in literature, mythology, history, and their intersections.

Book Link: https://a.co/d/2dhzPrw

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