Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West is a novel by Gregory Maguire that retells the story of The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West. It was published on September 29, 1995 by HarperCollins.

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The book provides a backstory for Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, exploring her upbringing, her friendship with Glinda, and the complex social and political landscape of Oz. Through Elphaba's eyes, readers see the struggles and injustices that shaped her into the infamous character from L. Frank Baum's classic tale. The novel delves into themes of good and evil, power and oppression, and the nature of destiny. It presents a nuanced portrait of Elphaba, revealing her as a misunderstood figure whose life is marked by personal tragedy and societal conflict. Wicked has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking reinterpretation of a beloved story, inspiring the hugely popular Broadway musical of the same name.

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Media
Wicked (soundtrack/video) • Wicked: For Good (soundtrack/video) • Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West • Wicked: The Story of Oz & the Wonderful Wizard: Replica Pop-Up • Wicked: The Grimmerie, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Hit Broadway Musical • Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked • Wicked: Defying Gravity: The Illustrated Lyrics

Characters
Elphaba Thropp • Glinda Upland • Fiyero Tigelaar • Nessarose Thropp • Boq • Madame Morrible • The Wizard of Oz • Doctor Dillamond • Galinda's Father • Galinda's Mother • Frex • Melena Thropp • Governor Thropp • Pfannee • Shenshen Dulcibear • Wolf Doctor Professor Nikidik

Locations
Oz • Emerald City • Shiz University • Kiamo Ko • Munchkinland • Gillikin • Quadling Country • Vinkus

Songs

Wicked: No One Mourns the Wicked • Dear Old Shiz • The Wizard and I • What is this Feeling? • Something Bad • Dancing Through Life • Popular • I'm Not That Girl • One Short Day • A Sentimental Man • Defying Gravity • Ozdust Duet

Wicked: For Good: Thank Goodness • The Wicked Witch of the East • Wonderful • As Long As You're Mine • No Good Deed • March of the Witch Hunters • For Good • The Melting • Finale

Objects
Green Elixir • Magic Slippers • Grimmerie