Genre Analysis:Comparison between the Original Version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and One Version of Its Abridgements

摘要

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a world- renowned novel.This essay compares the original version and one abridged version.The abridged version keeps the main plot of the original version and easy to read,but loses the embedded message and decreases pleasure of reading.It may help varied readers choose literary works and induct ELS teachers to arrange reading lists for students.